Diazepam can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication, alcohol, or other drugs that can slow your breathing.
MISUSE OF VALTOCO CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Some people have thoughts about suicide while using Valtoco. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Do not use Valtoco nasal spray if you have an eye problem called acute narrow angle glaucoma.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Valtoco if you are allergic to diazepam (Valium), or if you have:
narrow-angle glaucoma.
Valtoco is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had
glaucoma;
asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), or other breathing problems;
liver or kidney disease;
a drug or alcohol addiction; or
depression, a mood disorder, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking diazepam. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Do not start or stop using seizure medication during pregnancy without your doctor's advice. Having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of diazepam on the baby.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using Valtoco. Ask your doctor about any risk.
