Valium and Staphylococcal bacteraemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Staphylococcal bacteraemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Valium (diazepam), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Acetaminophen, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Staphylococcal bacteraemia when taking Valium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 45,658 people who have side effects when taking Valium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Valium?

Valium has active ingredients of diazepam. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 48,647 Valium users. Check the latest studies of Valium.

What is Staphylococcal bacteraemia?

Staphylococcal bacteraemia (a bacterial infection of blood) is found to be associated with 610 drugs and 669 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Staphylococcal bacteraemia.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

45,658 people reported to have side effects when taking Valium.
Among them, 23 people (0.05%) have Staphylococcal bacteraemia.

Could Valium cause Staphylococcal bacteraemia?

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Valium when they have Staphylococcal bacteraemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Staphylococcal bacteraemia when taking Valium? *

female: 13.04 %
male: 86.96 %

What is the age of people who have Staphylococcal bacteraemia when taking Valium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Valium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Staphylococcal bacteraemia? *

Cardiac Failure Congestive: 16 people, 69.57%
Septic Shock (shock due to blood infection): 15 people, 65.22%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 15 people, 65.22%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 15 people, 65.22%
Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition): 14 people, 60.87%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 14 people, 60.87%
Azotaemia (excess of urea or other nitrogenous compounds in the blood): 14 people, 60.87%
Pneumonia: 14 people, 60.87%
Acute Kidney Failure: 14 people, 60.87%
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 14 people, 60.87%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 7 people, 30.43%
Pain: 3 people, 13.04%
Hepatitis C: 3 people, 13.04%
Extrapyramidal Disorder (involuntary muscle spasms in the face and neck): 3 people, 13.04%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 3 people, 13.04%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 3 people, 13.04%
Aggression: 3 people, 13.04%
Myocardial Ischaemia (the blood flow through one or more of the blood vessels that lead to heart (coronary arteries) is decreased): 2 people, 8.70%
Abdominal Pain: 2 people, 8.70%
Nausea And Vomiting: 1 person, 4.35%

* 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 Valium) and Valium (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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