Valium Side Effects

The documented risks of these drugs are provided so the public can make informed, educated decisions. Valium is a benzodiazepine (antianxety drug). The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration warns that benzodiazepines can bring about hostility, as well as physical dependence. Valium is also known as Cercine, Diastat, Diazem, Diazepam, Ducene, Hexalid, Horizon, Nordiazepam, Saromet.

To see the total figures from IQVia on the number of people taking antianxiety drugs in the U.S., click here.

Please note: No one should attempt to get off of psychiatric drugs without a doctor’s supervision. To help find medical practitioners in your area, click here.

Also, read the FDA’s Valium Medication Guide for more information. MedGuides include “the particular serious and significant public health concern that has created the need for the Medication Guide” and notes “pediatric risks.” (Note: Unfortunately, the FDA MedGuides only work on a desktop, not on a mobile device. Please complain to the FDA to make their public advisories accessible to all. 1-888-INFO-FDA or 1-888-463-6332.)



Valium Drug Warnings:

There has been one drug regulatory agency warning from Australia warning that Valium (or diazepam) can cause nightmares.

Valium Drug Studies:

There have been 11 studies done in six countries (Australia, Canada, France, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States) on Valium (or diazepam). These include the following (note that some studies cite more than one side effect, so the list below may not be equal to the total number of studies):

2 studies on Valium causing dementia
2 studies on Valium causing violence
2 studies on Valium causing aggression
1 study on Valium causing death or increased risk of death
1 study on Valium causing homicidal ideation
1 study on Valium causing risk of fractures
1 study on Valium causing impaired driving or sleep-driving
1 study on Valium causing suicide risk or attempts

This brochure is a simple guide that documents the dangerous and deadly side effects of the drugs prescribed to millions of men, women and children diagnosed with bogus mental disorders.