Valium Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
muscle weakness If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
indigestion drowsiness inducing of a relaxed easy state dizziness loss of muscle coordination slurred speech INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
confusion behavioral problems abnormal nervous system function affecting alertness If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
low energy diarrhea generalized weakness RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia low blood counts due to bone marrow failure anemia decreased blood platelets very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell low levels of white blood cells low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils increased eosinophils in the blood high levels of white blood cells mental problems from taking the drug manic behavior suicidal thoughts addiction to a drug depression feelings of hostility low blood pressure decreased lung function coma memory loss hallucinations seizures a skin rash apnea, a breathing interruption trouble breathing an inability to completely empty the bladder abnormal liver function tests a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema accidental falls a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice sleepwalking If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
over excitement depersonalization, a disconnection of one's own sense of reality or identity altered interest in having sexual intercourse nightmares agitation aggressive behavior double vision blurred vision a change in vision pink eye nystagmus, a condition with involuntary eye movements excessive saliva production dry mouth stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth a painful, red or swollen tongue constipation a problem with menstrual periods itching hair loss cramps difficulty concentrating fainting sensation of spinning or whirling a sleep disorder muscle tremors decreased appetite excessive thirst headache a type of speech disorder called dysarthria yawning hiccups nausea difficult or painful urination involuntary leakage of urine nervousness irritability complex sleep behaviors like eating or driving while asleep abnormal dreams problems thinking clearly fast heartbeat Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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