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This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol). Though it helps many people, this medication may sometimes cause addiction. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well. When this medication is used for a long time, it may not work as well. Properly stop the medication when so directed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed. The dosage is based on your medical condition, age, and response to treatment. If you are using the concentrated solution, use the medicine dropper provided and mix the measured dose with a small amount of liquid or soft food (such as applesauce, pudding). Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.

If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking diazepam and each time you get a refill. Withdrawal symptoms may sometimes last weeks to months. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you have any withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, trouble sleeping, restlessness, hallucinations/confusion, depression, nausea, or seizures. To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Suddenly stopping this medication may cause serious (possibly fatal) withdrawal, especially if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. Get medical help right away if any of these very serious side effects occur: slow/shallow breathing, unusual lightheadedness, severe drowsiness/ dizziness, difficulty waking up.

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Be sure you know how to take diazepam and what other drugs you should avoid taking with it.

To lower your risk, your doctor should have you take the smallest dose of diazepam that works, and take it for the shortest possible time. Taking this medication with alcohol or other drugs that can cause drowsiness or breathing problems (especially opioid medications such as codeine, hydrocodone) may cause very serious side effects, including death. Diazepam has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death.

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