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A member asked:

Could long term pediatric and adolescent use of valium (spastic cerebral palsy) cause transient tachycardia as an adult?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. George Valdez answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Doubtful: Unlikely unless withdrawing from the medication, then for sure yes, and can be dangerous so i wouldn't do so without doctor supervision.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 6/10/2012

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No: This is not known as a side effect.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 3/7/2012

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