Diazepam — Drug Interactions, Alcohol & Pregnancy Guide

Last reviewed: · Source: US FDA drug label database

About Diazepam

Diazepam (Valium) is a benzodiazepine prescribed for anxiety, muscle spasm, and alcohol withdrawal. It is a controlled drug (Class C, Schedule 4) in the UK. It carries significant dependence risk and should only be used short-term.

Also sold as: Valium, Stesolid, Diazemuls

Drug class Benzodiazepine
Used for Anxiety, Muscle spasm, Alcohol withdrawal, Seizures, Procedure sedation
Max adult dose 2-10mg two to four times daily for anxiety; dose varies by indication
OTC in UK Prescription only

Diazepam and Alcohol

🔴 AVOID

Never mix diazepam and alcohol — both are CNS depressants and together can cause respiratory failure and death.

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Diazepam in Pregnancy

🔴 AVOID

Avoid diazepam in pregnancy — it is associated with neonatal withdrawal syndrome and respiratory depression in the newborn.

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Diazepam — Drug Combinations

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Diazepam + Sertraline
Use with caution — sertraline and diazepam can both cause sedation and are somet…
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Diazepam + Codeine
Avoid — codeine and diazepam together can cause dangerous respiratory depression…
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Diazepam + Zopiclone
Avoid — diazepam and zopiclone together cause additive CNS and respiratory depre…

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