Comparing Chlordiazepoxide vs Valium
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Prescribed for Alcohol Withdrawal, Anxiety, Light Sedation. May also be prescribed off label for Burning Mouth Syndrome, Opiate Withdrawal, Panic Disorder, Tardive Dyskinesia. |
Valium may be used occasionally to relieve anxiety and some other conditions such as acute muscle spasm and alcohol withdrawal. However, it is addictive and withdrawal symptoms can be severe.... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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8.9
For Alcohol Withdrawal: Binge drinking had become a serious problem. I would go for days without drinking or even the desire to have one. Then would meet up with drinking buddies one day and that was it. I went to a psychiatrist who prescribed Disulfaram in the morning and this drug in the evening. changed my life, been sober for 8 months now. |
8.7
For Anxiety: I had ended up in the ER a few times with weird problems like not being able to catch my breath and hyperventilating before I even new they were panic attacks. They started me on Ativan but it made me so hyper and loopy I literately forgot a few days so when I was put on Valium it was a God send. It prevents and treats panic attacks without the loopy feeling and It doesn't affect my ability to perform daily activities so I'd recommend it to anyone seeking this type of help. For Anxiety: Hi I have bad anxiety daily it has worsened since I stopped taking codeine for pain caused by my tooth. Now I have panic attacks daily. My mind feels dazed and I zone out. I am on on Valium and it calms me down but last night I had a attack and I couldn't calm down my body was calm but my mind was still freaking out thinking I am going to go insane has anyone else felt this |
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Side Effects |
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See the full chlordiazepoxide side effects document. |
Common side effects include: hypotonia. See the full Valium side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all chlordiazepoxide prices |
View all Valium prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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N/A |
Other diazepam brands include: Diastat, Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric, Diazepam Intensol, Valtoco | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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25 hours |
70 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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Category N
Not classified
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 411 drugs are known to interact with chlordiazepoxide:
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A total of 456 drugs are known to interact with Valium:
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First Approval Date |
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February 24, 1960 |
November 15, 1963 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Alcohol Withdrawal: I've been drinking heavily for 11 years now. Lost many jobs because of my addiction. I've been a bartender for over 7 years. I've never once said I need help and could do it on my own. I know now I can't and need help. I've drank every single day for the past month over a 5th or more than 10 drinks (if at a bar/restaurant.) I definitely needed this medication. It's my second day and the shakes have worn off. The first day was difficult. I will say it definitely help take the shakes away, cravings and anxiety.I have a long road ahead of me, but I have faith, feel better and am optimistic about a sober future! These pills are saving my life! Highly recommend. Good luck to you all that have read this and are struggling with alcoholism!