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Herbal Valium Substitutes
What is Herbal Valium Substitutes
? Herbal Valium Substitutes
is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Herbal Valium Substitutes
is used in the management of anxiety disorders. It may also be used to treat agitation, shakiness, and hallucinations during alcohol withdrawal and to relieve certain types of muscle pain.
Herbal Valium Substitutes
may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. mportant information about Herbal Valium Substitutes
Do not use Herbal Valium Substitutes
if you are allergic to diazepam or to other benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), lorazepam (Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax). This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use Herbal Valium Substitutes
if you are pregnant.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have any breathing problems, glaucoma, kidney or liver disease, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Do not drink alcohol while taking Herbal Valium Substitutes
. This medication can increase the effects of alcohol.
Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy. They can add to sleepiness caused by Herbal Valium Substitutes
.
Herbal Valium Substitutes
may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. This medication should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Herbal Valium Substitutes
?
Do not use Herbal Valium Substitutes
if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, or if you are allergic to diazepam or to other benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), lorazepam (Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax).
Before taking Herbal Valium Substitutes
, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.
Herbal Valium Substitutes
can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use diazepam without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth control while you are using this medication. Herbal Valium Substitutes
may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. The sedative effects of Herbal Valium Substitutes
may last longer in older adults. Accidental falls are common in elderly patients who take benzodiazepines. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury while you are taking Herbal Valium Substitutes
. Do not give this medication to a child younger than 6 months old.
How should I take Herbal Valium Substitutes
? Take Herbal Valium Substitutes
exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.
Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release capsule. Swallow the pill whole. It is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking or opening the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
Measure the liquid form of Herbal Valium Substitutes
with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Herbal Valium Substitutes
should be used for only a short time. Do not take this medication for longer than 4 months without your doctor's advice. Herbal Valium Substitutes
may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. This medication should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Contact your doctor if this medicine seems to stop working as well in treating your symptoms. Do not stop using Herbal Valium Substitutes
suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely.
Your symptoms may return when you stop using Herbal Valium Substitutes
after using it over a long period of time. You may also have seizures or withdrawal symptoms when you stop using Herbal Valium Substitutes
. Withdrawal symptoms may include tremor, sweating, trouble sleeping, muscle cramps, stomach pain, vomiting, unusual thoughts or behavior, and seizure (convulsions).
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood and liver function may need to be tested on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
Store Herbal Valium Substitutes
at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Keep track of how many pills have been used from each new bottle of this medicine. Benzodiazepines are drugs of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.
What happens if I miss a dose? Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose? Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of Herbal Valium Substitutes
can be fatal.
Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, confusion, muscle weakness, fainting, or coma.
What should I avoid while taking Herbal Valium Substitutes
? Do not drink alcohol while taking Herbal Valium Substitutes
. This medication can increase the effects of alcohol. Herbal Valium Substitutes
can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by Herbal Valium Substitutes
.
Herbal Valium Substitutes
side effects Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
What other drugs will affect Herbal Valium Substitutes
? Before taking Herbal Valium Substitutes
, tell your doctor if you take any other seizure medications, or if you are using any of the following drugs:
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Herbal Valium Substitutes
. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information? Your pharmacist can provide more information about Herbal Valium Substitutes
.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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