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What are the possible side effects of diazepam (Valium)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
  • unusual risk-taking behavior, decreased inhibitions, no fear of danger;
  • depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;
  • hyperactivity, agitation, aggression, hostility;
  • new or worsening seizures;
  • weak or shallow breathing;
  • a feeling like you might pass out;
  • muscle twitching, tremor;
  • loss of bladder control; or
  • little or no urinating.

Common side effects may include:

  • memory problems;
  • drowsiness, tired feeling;
  • dizziness, spinning sensation;
  • feeling restless or irritable;
  • muscle weakness;
  • nausea, constipation;
  • drooling or dry mouth, slurred speech;
  • blurred vision, double vision;
  • mild skin rash, itching; or
  • loss of interest in sex.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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