Diazepam Rectal Gel (Cont.)

Diazepam Rectal Gel: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking diazepam rectal gel if you have:
 
  • Glaucoma
  • A history of drug or alcohol abuse 
  • Depression
  • Liver disease, including liver failure or cirrhosis
  • Kidney disease, including kidney failure (renal failure)
  • Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Diazepam Rectal Gel to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 

What If I Take an Overdose of Diazepam Rectal Gel?

People who take too much diazepam rectal gel may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Confusion
  • Drowsiness
  • Coma
  • Slow reflexes.
     
If you happen to overdose on diazepam rectal gel, seek immediate medical attention.
 
(Click Diastat Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;