Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking diazepam as follows: Do not take diazepam along with alcohol, opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, antipsychotic medications, antidepressant medications, anti-seizure medications, muscle relaxants, antihistamines, OTC cough syrups, and any other medications that carry a risk for depression of the central nervous system and the respiratory center, resulting in episodes of dizziness, confusion, difficulty breathing, and respiratory arrest. The individual influence of these [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Diazepam as follows: When taken together, Diazepam can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. Some medications, such as, oral contraceptives, some antibiotics, anti-GERD agents like omeprazole, inhibit the enzymes needed for the metabolism of Diazepam. Concurrent administration of these medications with Diazepam can inhibit the metabolism of diazepam. Thus, diazepam stays in the body for prolonged duration of time in comparison to [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Diazepam as follows: Diazepam intake can be habit-forming and carries an abuse potential. The risk for addiction and abuse can be even higher, especially in individuals with history of substance abuse. Diazepam must be used with extreme caution or avoided in such individuals, to prevent any abuse and toxic side-effects with Diazepam use. Diazepam use in expectant mothers could harm the unborn baby and result in pregnancy complications, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Diazepam as follows: Do not take diazepam, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of diazepam or any other medications belonging to the same group as diazepam, such as, oxazepam, lorazepam, prazepam, and alprazolam. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of Diazepam. Diazepam, especially when taken in high doses, can lead [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using diazepam as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Diazepam use can result in episodes of confusion, hallucinations, dizziness, and light-headedness. Individuals taking diazepam can also present compromised memory and forgetfulness. Individuals taking diazepam can develop anterograde amnesia, which is a compromised ability to form new memories after the intake of medication. Diazepam use, especially in individuals with history of anxiety and bipolar disorder, can result in exacerbation [...]