Comparing Depacon vs Valium

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Depacon (valproic acid)	Valium (diazepam)	Enter another drug to compare

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Depacon (valproic acid)	Valium (diazepam)	Enter another drug to compare
Prescription only Prescribed for Epilepsy, Seizure Prevention, Seizures. Depacon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.	Prescription only Valium may be used occasionally to relieve anxiety and some other conditions such as acute muscle spasms and alcohol withdrawal. However, it is addictive and withdrawal symptoms can be severe... View more	Related suggestions Seizures Keppra Levetiracetam Topiramate Xcopri Dilantin Vimpat Seizure Prevention (Seizure Prophylaxis) Lamictal Lamotrigine Topiramate Topamax Clonazepam Klonopin
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Ratings & Reviews
Be the first to share your experience with this drug.	Valium has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 344 ratings on Drugs.com. 85% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect.
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.
View all Depacon side effects	Anxiety (7.0%) Withdrawal (4.9%) Drowsiness (4.7%) Muscle spasms (2.3%) Tiredness (2.3%) Tremors (2.3%) Addiction (2.0%) View all Valium side effects
Drug Class
Fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants	Benzodiazepine anticonvulsants Benzodiazepines
Generic Availability
Lower cost generic approved	Lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
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Dosage Forms
Intravenous solution	Oral tablet
Brand Names
Other valproic acid brands include: Valproate Sodium	Other diazepam brands include: Diastat, Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric, Diazepam Intensol, Libervant, Valtoco
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.
16 hours	70 hours
CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms
N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.	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.
Pregnancy Category
D Category D Positive evidence of risk When Treating Epilepsy X Category X Not for use in pregnancy When Treating Migraine See the full pregnancy warnings document.	D Category D Positive evidence of risk See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 427 drugs are known to interact with Depacon: 24 major drug interactions (69 brand and generic names) 379 moderate drug interactions (2496 brand and generic names) 24 minor drug interactions (205 brand and generic names)	A total of 526 drugs are known to interact with Valium: 32 major drug interactions (167 brand and generic names) 448 moderate drug interactions (1672 brand and generic names) 46 minor drug interactions (386 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of valproic acid such as dizziness... View more	Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with diazePAM and lead to potentially dangerous side... View more
Disease Interactions
Depression Liver disease Urea cycle disorders Suicidal tendency HIV/CMV Thrombocytopenia Thyroid function tests Urine ketone test	Acute alcohol intoxication Closed-angle glaucoma Drug dependence Renal/liver disease Respiratory depression Seizures Prolonged hypotension Myasthenia gravis Renal/liver disease Depression Obesity Paradoxical reactions
First Approval Date
N/A	November 15, 1963
WADA Class View classifications
N/A	N/A
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Patient Resources
Depacon uses Advanced reading	Valium uses
Professional Resources
Prescribing information	Prescribing information
Related Treatment Guide
Epilepsy Seizure Prevention Seizures	Anxiety Hyperekplexia Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures ICU Agitation Light Anesthesia Light Sedation Muscle Spasm Night Terrors Seizure Prevention Status Epilepticus Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Tetanus show all

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Comparing Depacon vs Valium

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