Comparing Diazepam vs Robaxin

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Diazepam

Robaxin methocarbamol

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 Muscle Spasm, Tetanus. Robaxin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Skeletal muscle relaxants

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: drowsiness, and hypotonia.

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Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	6 tablet
Dosage	5 mg
Per Unit^*	$1.66
Cost^*	$9.98

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Quantity	250 mL
Dosage	100 mg/mL
Per Unit^*	$0.87 - $2.96
Cost^*	$218.30 - $740.30

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available

Injectable solution
Oral concentrate
Oral solution
Oral tablet
Rectal kit

Injectable solution
Oral tablet

Brand Names

Diastat, Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric, Diazepam Intensol, Valium, Valtoco Other methocarbamol brands include: Carbacot

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

70 hours

2 hours

CSA Schedule**

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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.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 472 drugs are known to interact with diazepam:

30 major drug interactions (160 brand and generic names)
395 moderate drug interactions (1446 brand and generic names)
47 minor drug interactions (387 brand and generic names)

A total of 313 drugs are known to interact with Robaxin:

26 major drug interactions (142 brand and generic names)
287 moderate drug interactions (1121 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with diazePAM and lead to potentially dangerous side... View more

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of methocarbamol such as dizziness... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

November 15, 1963

July 16, 1957

WADA Class

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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.

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