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This is an extract that gives you the exact side-effects, I've listed the source below.
"The most common side effects Valium include drowsiness, impaired motor functions, impaired coordination, impaired balance, dizziness, fatigue, depression, anterograde amnesia and reflex tachycardia. These symptoms are common with most benzodiazepines.
Rare side effects can include nervousness, confusion, constipation, diplopia, dysarthria, headache, hypotension, incontinence, jaundice, changes in sex drive, nausea, changes in salivation, rash, slurring of speech, tremor, urinary retention, vertigo, irritability, insomnia, muscle cramps, and in severe cases, rage and/or violence. If these side effects develop, diazepam treatment should be discontinued.
If Valium is given with other drugs, attention should be paid to the possible pharmacological interactions. Special care should be taken with barbiturates, narcotics, antidepressants and phenothiazines.
Diazepam increases the depressive effects of alcohol, other sedatives/hypnotics, narcotics, and muscle relaxants. Opiates’ euphoric effects may increase, leading to increased risk of psychological dependence.
Oral contraceptives (“the pill”) significantly decrease the elimination of desmethyldiazepam, a major metabolite of Valium. Antipsychotics and MAOIs may interact with diazepam. Smoking tobacco can enhance the elimination of diazepam and decrease its action.
Other drugs that may interact with diazepam include antipsychotics, MAOIs, ranitidine, and tobacco. Foods that acidify the urine can lead to faster absorption and elimination of Valium, and thus decrease its levels and activity. Foods that alkalinize the urine can lead to slower absorption and elimination of diazepam, increasing drug levels and activity. "
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