Comparing Versed vs Phenergan
Versed | Phenergan |
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Versed (midazolam) | Phenergan (promethazine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Light Sedation, ICU Agitation, Light Anesthesia. Versed may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Phenergan may be used to relieve allergy symptoms, nausea, or as a sleeping aid. Sedation is the main side effect. Occasionally, paradoxical reactions (the opposite of what is to be expected) may... View more |
Related suggestions Light Sedation
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More about Versed (midazolam) | More about Phenergan (promethazine) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Versed has an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from a total of 77 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 63% reported a negative effect. |
Phenergan has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 148 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Versed side effects in more detail. |
See also: Phenergan side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other midazolam brands include: Nayzilam, Seizalam | Other promethazine brands include: Adgan, Anergan 50, Antinaus 50, Phenadoz, Promethegan | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
4 hours |
16 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 568 drugs are known to interact with Versed:
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A total of 689 drugs are known to interact with Phenergan:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
October 15, 1998 |
March 29, 1951 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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More Information | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
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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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