Diastat is generally well-tolerated. The most common side effect reported during research studies was sleepiness. Other but less frequent side effects that were reported include: dizziness, headache, pain, stomach pain, nervousness, dilated blood vessels, diarrhea, unsteady walking, clumsiness, euphoria or elevated mood, asthma or wheezing, stuffy nose, and skin rash.

If any of these side effects occur, talk to the doctor and nurse about what to do. If your child develops a serious problem or has trouble tolerating it, you may be told not to give it to your child again. If other minor side effects occur after using it, write down what happens and how your child feels in a seizure diary to share with the doctor.

• Write down how your child feels after using Diastat.
• Call the doctor or get emergency medical attention for your child if any serious problems occur after using Diastat.

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Topic Editor: Steven C. Schachter, MD and Patricia O. Shafer, RN, MN.
Last Reviewed:5/25/07