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Diastat AcuDial

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

What Is Diastat AcuDial?

Diastat AcuDial is a rectal gel in a prefilled syringe used to stop attacks of sudden increased seizures in patients two years and older who take other seizure medicines regularly, but still have sudden increased seizures.

Who Should Not Be Treated With Diastat?

You should not be given Diastat if you have an eye disease called acute narrow angle glaucoma.

What Are The Risks?
The following are the major potential risks and side effects of Diastat therapy. However, this list is not complete.

rash
trouble breathing
overexcitement
hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
rage
impaired judgment, thinking, and motor control (Do not operate a car, bicycle, or dangerous machinery until you have fully recovered from a dose of Diastat.)

Other side effects that may occur with Diastat include:

drowsiness
dizziness
headache
pain
stomach pain
nervousness
flushing
diarrhea
feeling unsteady
abnormal 'high' mood

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Professional?

Before you are given Diastat, tell your healthcare professional if you:

have breathing problems
kidney problems
liver problems
drink large amounts of alcohol
are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

Can Other Medicines Or Food Affect Diastat?

Diastat and certain other medicines can interact with each other. Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines may affect how Diastat works or Diastat may affect how your other medicines work. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them with you to show your healthcare professional.

This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
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