Comparing Valium vs Versed

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Valium (diazepam)	Versed (midazolam)	Enter another drug to compare

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Valium (diazepam)	Versed (midazolam)	Enter another drug to compare
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	Prescription only Prescribed for Light Sedation, ICU Agitation, Light Anesthesia. Versed may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.	Related suggestions Light Sedation Diazepam Midazolam Promethazine Demerol Chlorpromazine Diazepam Intensol Light Anesthesia Midazolam Diazepam Lorazepam Ativan Lorazepam Intensol Diazepam Intensol ICU Agitation Haloperidol Haldol Midazolam Lorazepam Ativan Diazepam Popular comparisons Valium vs clonazepam Valium vs diazepam Valium vs Ativan Valium vs Klonopin Valium vs midazolam Valium vs Halcion
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Ratings & Reviews
Valium has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 342 ratings on Drugs.com. 85% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect.	Versed has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 77 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 61% reported a negative effect.
View all 342 reviews	View all 77 reviews
Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.
Anxiety (7.0%) Withdrawal (5.0%) Drowsiness (4.7%) Muscle spasms (2.3%) Tiredness (2.3%) Tremors (2.3%) Addiction (2.0%) View all Valium side effects	Memory loss (15.6%) Anxiety (10.4%) Dizziness (7.8%) Drowsiness (5.2%) Pain (5.2%) Discomfort (3.9%) Vision issues (3.9%) View all Versed side effects
Drug Class
Benzodiazepine anticonvulsants Benzodiazepines	Benzodiazepines
Generic Availability
Lower cost generic approved	N/A
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
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Dosage Forms
Oral tablet	N/A
Brand Names
Other diazepam brands include: Diastat, Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric, Diazepam Intensol, Libervant, Valtoco	Other midazolam brands include: Nayzilam, Seizalam
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.
70 hours	4 hours
CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms
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.	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 See the full pregnancy warnings document.	D Category D Positive evidence of risk See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 525 drugs are known to interact with Valium: 32 major drug interactions (166 brand and generic names) 447 moderate drug interactions (1659 brand and generic names) 46 minor drug interactions (386 brand and generic names)	A total of 577 drugs are known to interact with Versed: 60 major drug interactions (244 brand and generic names) 476 moderate drug interactions (1735 brand and generic names) 41 minor drug interactions (337 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with diazePAM and lead to potentially dangerous side... View more	Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with midazolam and lead to potentially dangerous side... View more
Disease Interactions
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	Acute alcohol intoxication Closed-angle glaucoma Respiratory depression Seizures Prolonged hypotension Prematurity CNS depression/electrolyte disturbances Congestive heart failure Renal/liver disease Depression Obesity Paradoxical reactions
First Approval Date
November 15, 1963	October 15, 1998
WADA Class View classifications
N/A	N/A
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Patient Resources
Valium uses	Versed uses Advanced reading
Professional Resources
Prescribing information	N/A
Related Treatment Guide
Anxiety Hyperekplexia Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures Status Epilepticus ICU Agitation Light Anesthesia Light Sedation Muscle Spasm Night Terrors Seizure Prevention Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Tetanus show all	Light Sedation ICU Agitation Light Anesthesia

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