Diazepam Buccal

Diazepam Buccal (Pending FDA Approval) is a prescription medication for the management of acute seizure clusters.

• Diazepam Buccal is available under the following different brand names: Libervant

Common side effects of Diazepam Buccal include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Muscle weakness
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Confusion
• Difficulty urinating
• Frequent urination
• Changes in sex drive or ability

Serious side effects of Diazepam  Buccal include:

• Loss of control of bodily movements
• Uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
• Slurred speech
• Slowed breathing and heartbeat

Rare side effects of Diazepam  Buccal include:

• none 

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out. 

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult and pediatric dosage

Epilepsy

• Pending FDA approval for acute seizure clusters

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

Pending FDA Approval

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your products. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your healthcare professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions or concerns.

Contraindications

• Pending FDA Approval

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Diazepam  Buccal?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Diazepam  Buccal?”

Cautions

• Pending FDA Approval

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Pending FDA Approval
• Lactation
  • Pending FDA Approval