Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-narcotic medicines for cough
-sodium oxybate

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-alcohol
-antihistamines for allergy, cough and cold
-certain antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin, rifampin
-certain medicines for anxiety or sleep
-certain medicines for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat
-certain medicines for depression, like amitriptyline, fluoxetine, sertraline, tranylcypromine
-certain medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole, itraconazole, clotrimazole
-certain medicines for psychotic disturbances
-certain medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, valproate
-cimetidine
-cyclosporine
-dexamethasone
-general anesthetics like lidocaine, pramoxine, tetracaine
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-medicines that relax muscles for surgery
-narcotic medicines for pain
-omeprazole
-paclitaxel
-phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
-theophylline
-warfarin

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-glaucoma
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-lung or breathing disease, like asthma
-suicidal thoughts, plans or attempt; a previous suicide attempt by you or a family member
-an unusual or allergic reaction to diazepam, other benzodiazepines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

Visit your health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Tell your health care professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand up or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Wear a medical ID bracelet or chain. Carry a card that describes your disease and details of your medicine and dosage times.

This medicine has a risk of abuse and dependence. Your health care provider will check you for this while you take this medicine.

Keep out of the reach of children. This medicine can be abused. Keep your medicine in a safe place to protect it from theft. Do not share this medicine with anyone. Selling or giving away this medicine is dangerous and against the law.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

This medicine may cause harm and death if it is taken by other adults, children, or pets. Return medicine that has not been used to an official disposal site. Contact the DEA at 1-800-882-9539 or your city/county government to find a site. If you cannot return the medicine, flush it down the toilet. Do not use the medicine after the expiration date.