Comparing Diazepam vs Valerian
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Prescription only
Diazepam may be used occasionally to relieve anxiety and prolonged seizures; however, it is addictive and withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Prescribed for Anxiety, Back Pain, Hyperekplexia... View more |
Over-the-counter
Used for Anxiety and Stress, Herbal Supplementation, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Menopausal Disorders, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Valerian may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
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Diazepam has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 887 ratings on Drugs.com. 81% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
Valerian has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 29 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% 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 Diazepam side effects |
View all Valerian side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Diastat, Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric, Diazepam Intensol, Libervant, Valium, Valtoco | Valerian Root | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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70 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 525 drugs are known to interact with Diazepam:
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A total of 257 drugs are known to interact with Valerian:
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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November 15, 1963 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 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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