If you've been taking diazepam (Valium) every day for a while, don't stop taking it suddenly without first talking with your provider. Report any signs of confusion or slower reflexes to your healthcare provider because they might need to adjust your dose. Avoid activities that require you to be alert (like driving) until you know how it affects you. When taken with certain pain medications, diazepam (Valium) can slow your breathing, which can be very dangerous.ĭon't drink alcohol while taking diazepam (Valium) because doing so can lead to dangerous side effects, such as confusion, extreme weakness, and vision problems.īenzodiazepines cause dizziness and drowsiness. Your provider will determine the proper dose to give you depending on the reason you're taking it. There's also an injectable version of diazepam (Valium) that's given through the vein (IV) or muscle (IM). Your child's provider will raise their dose very slowly and only if absolutely necessary. Your provider will raise your dose very slowly and only if absolutely necessary.Ĭhildren age 6 months and older: The typical starting dose for all the conditions above is 1 mg by mouth 3 or 4 times daily. Seizures: The typical starting dose is 2 mg by mouth 2 to 4 times daily.Īdults age 65 years and older: The typical starting dose for all the conditions above is 2 mg by mouth 1 or 2 times daily.Alcohol withdrawal: The typical dose is 10 mg by mouth 3 or 4 times during the first 24 hours, followed by 5 mg by mouth 3 to 4 times daily as needed.Muscle spasms: The typical starting dose is 2 mg by mouth 3 to 4 times daily.Anxiety: The typical starting dose is 2 mg by mouth 2 to 4 times daily.
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