Diastat Pediatric

Since diazepam rectal is used on an as needed basis, you are not likely to miss a dose.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, loss of balance or coordination, limp or weak muscles, or fainting.

Diazepam may impair your thinking or reactions. Do not drive, operate machinery, or perform other hazardous activities until you are alert and awake and you no longer feel drowsy from this medicine.

Avoid drinking alcohol. Dangerous side effects could occur.

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with diazepam and lead to unwanted side effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor.

Common side effects of Diastat Pediatric include: drowsiness. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

Applies to diazepam: oral capsule extended release, oral solution, oral tablet

Other dosage forms:

• injection emulsion, injection solution
• rectal gel/jelly, rectal kit

Along with its needed effects, diazepam (the active ingredient contained in Diastat Pediatric) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking diazepam:

• Shakiness and unsteady walk
• unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• agitation
• black, tarry stools
• blistering, flaking, or peeling of the skin
• blurred vision
• changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
• chills
• confusion
• cough
• dark urine
• decrease in the frequency of urination
• decrease in urine volume
• difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
• discouragement
• dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
• false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts
• fast heartbeat
• fast or irregular breathing
• feeling sad or empty
• feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
• feeling that others can hear your thoughts
• feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there
• fever
• headache
• hyperexcitability
• increased muscle spasms or tone
• irritability
• itching or rash
• lack of memory of what takes place after a certain event
• loss of appetite
• loss of bladder control
• loss of interest or pleasure
• lower back or side pain
• nausea
• nightmares
• outbursts of anger
• painful or difficult urination
• pale skin
• restlessness
• seizures
• slurred speech
• sore throat
• sweating
• trouble concentrating
• trouble sleeping
• trouble speaking
• ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
• unpleasant breath odor
• unusual behavior
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• unusual feeling of excitement
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• vomiting of blood
• yellow eyes or skin

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking diazepam:

• Change in consciousness
• difficult or troubled breathing
• irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
• lack of coordination
• loss of consciousness
• loss of strength or energy
• muscle pain or weakness
• pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
• sleepiness
• unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness

Some side effects of diazepam may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Constipation
• decreased interest in sexual intercourse
• diarrhea
• difficulty with swallowing
• double vision
• dry mouth
• feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
• inability to have or keep an erection
• increase in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
• increased interest in sexual intercourse
• increased watering of the mouth
• indigestion
• loss of sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
• passing of gas
• seeing double
• sensation of spinning