Question 1

how long it takes for the diastat (diazepam) to go bad?

Accepted Answer

According to: http://diastat.valeantonline.com/about/benefits:  
 "DIASTAT AcuDial requires no refrigeration or special handling, and has a 4-year shelf life".

Question 2

how long does it take before diastat (diazepam) goes bad?

Accepted Answer

Expiration of diasta: The best way to determine expiration of Diastat (diazepam) is to check the expiration date on the package.  If you cannot determine, ask your pharmacist.

Question 3

what happends if i take expired diazepam ? will it still be effective ?

Accepted Answer

Always tricky: Using expired medications is always tricky business especially things such as controlled substances and narcotics as some will actually more dangerously reactive in the body with time or exposure to air and humidity.  My rule of thumb has always been to recommend patients never go beyond an expiration date when dealing with at least the prescription category of drugs.

Question 4

can i take sulpiride with diazepam?

Accepted Answer

Adverse sedation : Sulpiride is an atypical antipsychotic used mainly in europe and japan for treatment of psychosis associated with schizophrenia.  It is not approved for use in the us, canada or the uk. Diazepam is an antianxiety agent approved worldwide. The two drugs, where approved, should only be used together with great caution and monitering as there is a real potential for adverse sedation when combined.

Question 5

can you take fluanxol with diazepam?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes. It is a thioxanthine derivative and is a typical antipsychotic marketed outside the us. It's other name is flupenthixol and it may be taken with valium.

Question 6

can i take diazepam 2mg while on duromine 30mg?

Accepted Answer

Ok: There should be no adverse interaction between the tranquilizer,diazepam, and the appetite reducer,duromine. I would encourage you not to take diazepam regularly as it is habit forming  and in time to discontinue duromine. Your physician or pharmacist can also answer questions about your medications.

Question 7

hello, can i take diazepam 3 hours after 10mg endone?

Accepted Answer

Opioids: Opioid medications should only be taken under the guidance of a physician - especially if being combined with a benzodiazepine.  These potent medications have the penitential to cause respiratory depression and even death if taken in too high of a dose.  Every patient responds differently to combinations of different medicines.

Question 8

is it safe to take doexpin and diazepam together? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Using diazepam together with doxepin topical may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.

Question 9

how soon after taking 1 tab cocodamol 30mg could i take diazepam 5mg?

Accepted Answer

Is better not to: Using narcotic pain or cough medications together with other medications that also cause central nervous system depression can lead to serious side effects including respiratory distress, coma, and even death. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent  monitoring to safely use both medications

Question 10

how long could you take diazepam (valium) before the drug is useless?

Accepted Answer

Longer than U think: If taken orally (as most people do) it takes the average young healthy person about a day to get rid of half the drug they took.  This metabolism is prolonged further with use of alcohol.  So best advice.... Several days would be a safe interval.

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