Comparing Clonazepam vs Diazepam
Clonazepam |
Diazepam |
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Clonazepam may reduce seizure frequency in specific seizure disorders and can be used short-term for panic disorder; however, it can cause dependence and withdrawal symptoms on discontinuation.... more |
Diazepam may be used occasionally to relieve anxiety and prolonged seizures; however, it is addictive and withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Prescribed for Anxiety, Alcohol Withdrawal, Muscle Spasm,... more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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8.5
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8.7
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: drowsiness. See the full clonazepam side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: drowsiness, and hypotonia. See the full diazepam side effects document. |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Klonopin | Diastat, Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric, Diazepam Intensol, and Valium | ||||||||||||||||
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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40 hours |
70 hours |
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CSA ScheduleView glossary of terms. |
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4
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. |
4
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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Pregnancy Category |
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D
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
D
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 921 drugs are known to interact with clonazepam:
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A total of 940 drugs are known to interact with diazepam:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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June 04, 1975 |
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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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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For Anxiety This drug in fact takes me from a 10 of horrible anxiety to about a 3. It has done wonders. It makes me feel like me again when I take it. I can think clearer and more positively. I wish they had an extended release. The only down fall is the only last maybe 4 to 5 hrs which is great to have that break but if it could carry on longer we wouldn't have to take more. Mind you I only take 1 mg a day. I try to be mindful of the addictiveness. I can't even say I'm addicted at all it just helps me be me and not sitting with that dreaded feeling all day in my chest and mind. I also have panic disorder I can't say it helps panic attacks but possibly gives u more courage to do things because I feel so good. And not good as in I feel high. U feel urself.