What should I know about diazepam before using it?

Do not use diazepem unless it has been prescribed to you by a healthcare provider. Use it as prescribed.

Do not share diazepem with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them.

Keep diazepem out of the reach of children. Diazepem is a controlled substance because it can be misused or lead to dependence. Store diazepem in a safe place to protect it from theft. It is illegal to sell or give away this medicine.

Diazepam can affect your alertness or coordination. Do not drive or do other activities that require alertness or coordination until you know how diazepam affects you.

Buccal Film. Do not open the foil pouch until you are ready to use it. Place the entire film on the inside of the cheek and allow it to dissolve. Do not chew or swallow the film. Do not drink liquids at the same time as taking diazepam buccal films.

Oral Solution (Concentrate). Use the syringe that comes with your medicine to draw up your dose, then add the dose to approximately 30 mL (1 ounce) or more of juice or other liquid. Diazepam oral solution (concentrate) can also be added to applesauce, pudding, or other semi-solid foods. A household spoon is not an accurate measuring device and may cause you to take the wrong dose. A patient instruction sheet is enclosed in your medicine container to show you how to use the oral syringe.

Oral Solution. Use an accurate measuring device to measure your dose. A household spoon is not an accurate measuring device and may cause you to take the wrong dose. Ask your pharmacist to recommend an appropriate measuring device.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before using diazepam?