Comparing Diazepam vs Midazolam
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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, Endoscopy or... View more |
Prescribed for Light Sedation, ICU Agitation, Light Anesthesia, Seizures, Status Epilepticus. midazolam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: drowsiness, and hypotonia. See the full diazepam side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: apnea, and bradypnea. See the full midazolam side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all diazepam prices |
View all midazolam prices |
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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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| Diastat, Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric, Diazepam Intensol, Valium, Valtoco | Nayzilam, Seizalam | ||||||||||||||||
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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70 hours |
4 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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Pregnancy Category |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
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 472 drugs are known to interact with diazepam:
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A total of 483 drugs are known to interact with midazolam:
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First Approval Date |
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November 15, 1963 |
October 15, 1998 |
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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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Related Treatment Guide |
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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
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