Diazepam and Photopsia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Photopsia is reported as a side effect among people who take Diazepam (diazepam), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Lisinopril, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Photopsia when taking Diazepam. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 105,904 people who have side effects when taking Diazepam from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Diazepam?

Diazepam has active ingredients of diazepam. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 108,384 Diazepam users. Check the latest studies of Diazepam.

What is Photopsia?

Photopsia (presence of perceived flashes of light) is found to be associated with 697 drugs and 808 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Photopsia.

On Jul, 10, 2026

105,904 people reported to have side effects when taking Diazepam.
Among them, 59 people (0.06%) have Photopsia.

Among these 59 people:

How long have people been on Diazepam when they have Photopsia? *

What is the gender of people who have Photopsia when taking Diazepam? *

female: 75.93 %
male: 24.07 %

What is the age of people who have Photopsia when taking Diazepam? *

What are other drugs people take besides Diazepam? *

What are other side effects people have besides Photopsia? *

Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 26 people, 44.07%
Headache (pain in head): 24 people, 40.68%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 23 people, 38.98%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 21 people, 35.59%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 21 people, 35.59%
Hyperacusis (disorder in loudness perception): 20 people, 33.90%
Suicidal Ideation: 20 people, 33.90%
Itching: 20 people, 33.90%
Depression: 20 people, 33.90%
Depressed Mood: 20 people, 33.90%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 14 people, 23.73%
Thyroxine Decreased: 12 people, 20.34%
Nerve Injury: 12 people, 20.34%
Back Pain: 10 people, 16.95%
Menopause (end of monthly cycles in women): 8 people, 13.56%
Panic Disorder: 8 people, 13.56%
Phobia Of Flying (fear of flying): 5 people, 8.47%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 3 people, 5.08%
Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (a stage of ms which comes after relapsing remitting ms in many cases): 3 people, 5.08%
Migraine (headache): 3 people, 5.08%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on diazepam (the active ingredients of Diazepam) and Diazepam (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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