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Can valium (5mg/day) cause fecal incontinence?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Urinary incontinence: Has been described but i was unable to find reports of fecal incontinence with valium. Diarrhea or constipation are possible. Fecal incontinence can sometimes occur with severe diarrhea.

Dr Cattano and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/9/2017

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