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Does Valium Cause Side Effects Such As Loss Of Balance And Memory Loss?
my mom was given this drug to be taken5mil 2xdailey, knowing she has a very difficult time with any narcotics.she was taking valium a few months ago and had serious side effects { loss of balance , memory loss}. I dont know that this is the correct medication
Thu, 16 Jan 2014
Hi
First of all , you din't mention why she is taking Valium .
Valium ( Diazepam ) in elderly can cause confusion and loss of memory.
It can also cause motor in-cordination ( loss of balance )If your mother is prescribed for sleep disturbance- then she can take it only at night
If for anxiety-she can take other medication like etizolam
please consult your psychiatrist for exclusion of diagnosis-Dementia
hope this helps and clarifies your concern.
Wishing you and your mother good health.
Regards,
Dr.Samrat
First of all , you din't mention why she is taking Valium .
Valium ( Diazepam ) in elderly can cause confusion and loss of memory.
It can also cause motor in-cordination ( loss of balance )If your mother is prescribed for sleep disturbance- then she can take it only at night
If for anxiety-she can take other medication like etizolam
please consult your psychiatrist for exclusion of diagnosis-Dementia
hope this helps and clarifies your concern.
Wishing you and your mother good health.
Regards,
Dr.Samrat
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