Valium and Ventricular dysfunction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ventricular dysfunction is reported as a side effect among people who take Valium (diazepam), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Vioxx, and have Arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ventricular dysfunction 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 Ventricular dysfunction?

Ventricular dysfunction (heart dysfunction) is found to be associated with 456 drugs and 551 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ventricular dysfunction.



On Jul, 15, 2026

45,658 people reported to have side effects when taking Valium.
Among them, 22 people (0.05%) have Ventricular dysfunction.

Could Valium cause Ventricular dysfunction?

Among these 22 people:

How long have people been on Valium when they have Ventricular dysfunction? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 100 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Ventricular dysfunction when taking Valium? *

  • female: 45.45 %
  • male: 54.55 %

What is the age of people who have Ventricular dysfunction when taking Valium? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 5 %
  • 30-39: 5 %
  • 40-49: 15 %
  • 50-59: 35 %
  • 60+: 40 %

What are other drugs people take besides Valium? *

  1. Vioxx: 10 people, 45.45%
  2. Coumadin: 8 people, 36.36%
  3. Pravachol: 6 people, 27.27%
  4. Lasix: 6 people, 27.27%
  5. Monopril: 5 people, 22.73%
  6. Elavil: 4 people, 18.18%
  7. Lipitor: 4 people, 18.18%
  8. Vicodin: 3 people, 13.64%
  9. Glucotrol: 3 people, 13.64%
  10. Betaseron: 3 people, 13.64%

What are other side effects people have besides Ventricular dysfunction? *

  1. Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 10 people, 45.45%
  2. Chest Pain: 9 people, 40.91%
  3. Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 8 people, 36.36%
  4. Ischaemic Cardiomyopathy (weakness in the muscle of the heart due to inadequate oxygen delivery to the myocardium with coronary artery disease): 5 people, 22.73%
  5. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 5 people, 22.73%
  6. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 22.73%
  7. Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 5 people, 22.73%
  8. Weakness: 5 people, 22.73%
  9. Tricuspid Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 5 people, 22.73%
  10. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 22.73%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 5 people, 22.73%
  2. Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 9.09%
  3. Diabetes: 2 people, 9.09%
  4. Panic Disorder: 1 person, 4.55%
  5. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 4.55%
  6. Joint Injury: 1 person, 4.55%
  7. Erection Problems: 1 person, 4.55%
  8. Depression: 1 person, 4.55%
  9. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 4.55%
  10. Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 4.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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).

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