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Diazepam and Pregnancy


Diazepam is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Diazepam, also known as Diastat, Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric, Diazepam Intensol, Dizac, Valium, Valrelease, and Zetran, is in the class of drugs called benzodiazepines.1 It is used to treat anxiety disorders, relax muscles and help with alcohol withdrawal. It can also treat certain types of seizures.2

Fast Facts:

  • A substantial amount of this drug can pass into breast milk.3
  • Diazepam can be habit forming.2
  • Tell your health care provider if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant prior to using this medication.3

The Top 10 Resources on Diazepam and Pregnancy

Selected by our Guides and Physician Review Team.

  1. Drug Safety Site: Diazepam: Fetal Risk Summary
  2. MedicineNet: Diazepam: Pregnancy
  3. NetDoctor UK: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
  4. SteadyHealth Forum: Anyone Used Diazepam During Pregnancy? Discussion
  5. Drugs.com: Diazepam Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
  6. Revolution Health Question Board: What Affect Will Diazepam Have on My Pregnancy? Question
  7. PubMed Central: Use of Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, or Diazepam During Pregnancy and Risk of Congenital Abnormalities: A Case-Time-Control Study

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ Drugs.com: Diazepam Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 MedicineNet: Diazepam
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 NetDoctor UK:Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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