This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use
diazepam rectal if you are pregnant.
Before using diazepam rectal, tell your doctor if you have any breathing problems,
glaucoma, kidney or liver disease, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or addiction to
drugs or alcohol.
Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy. They can add to sleepiness caused by
diazepam rectal.
Diazepam may be habit-forming and this medication should be used only
by the person it was prescribed for. Diazepam rectal should never be shared with
another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the
medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.
What is diazepam rectal?
Diazepam rectal is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines
(ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Diazepam rectal affects chemicals in the brain that may become
unbalanced and cause seizure.
Diazepam rectal is used to treat occasionally increased seizures in people with epilepsy
who also routinely take other anti-convulsants. Diazepam rectal is not for long-term
daily use to prevent seizures.
Diazepam rectal may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using diazepam rectal?
Do not use this medication if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, or if you are allergic
to diazepam (Valium) or to other benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax),
chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), lorazepam (Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax).
Before using diazepam rectal, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you
have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment
or special tests to safely use diazepam rectal.
FDA pregnancy category D. This medication can cause harm to an unborn baby. Do
not use diazepam rectal without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if
you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth control while you are
using this medication.
Diazepam may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this
medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
The sedative effects of diazepam rectal may last longer in older adults. Accidental
falls are common in elderly patients who take benzodiazepines. Use caution to avoid falling or
accidental injury while you are using diazepam rectal.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 6 months old.
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