Do not take diazepam if you have narrow-angle glaucoma. Diazepam may worsen this condition. You may not be able to take diazepam, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. This means that diazepam is known to harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
Diazepam passes into breast milk.
Do not take diazepam without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from diazepam. You may require a lower dose of this medication. Diazepam is not approved for use in children younger than 1 month old. Take diazepam exactly as directed by your doctor.