Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Valium as follows: Valium 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. Valium must be used with extreme caution or avoided in such individuals, to prevent any abuse and toxic side-effects with Valium use. Valium use in expectant mothers could harm the unborn baby and result in pregnancy complications, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Valium as follows: Do not take valium, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of valium or any other medications belonging to the same group as valium, 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 Valium. Valium, especially when taken in high doses, can lead [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using valium as follows: Gastrointestinal side effects                                       Valium use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Valium use can also result in compromised appetite occasionally. Taking valium after having a meal or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Valium can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using valium as follows: Abuse potential Valium 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. Tolerance Individuals develop tolerance to the dose of valium with diminished therapeutic response over time. Report to your physician regarding any blunting of therapeutic response, with diminishing control or reverting of anxiety episodes, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using valium as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Valium use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with valium, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to [...]