BuSpar vs. Valium

• Are Valium and BuSpar the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of BuSpar?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Valium?
• What Is BuSpar?
• What Is Valium?
• What Drugs Interact with BuSpar?
• What Drugs Interact with Valium?
• How Should BuSpar Be Taken?
• How Should Valium Be Taken?

BuSpar(buspirone) andValium(diazepam) are antianxiety agents prescribed to treatanxiety.

Valium is also used to treat seizures,musclespasms, and symptoms ofalcoholwithdrawal.

BuSpar and Valium belong to different drug classes. BuSpar is an antianxiety agent that works differently than other drugsinthe same class, and Valium is a benzodiazepine.

Side effectsof BuSpar and Valium that are similar includedizziness,nausea, drowsiness, feelingtired, blurred or double vision, restlessness, anddry mouth.

Side effects of BuSpar that are different from Valium includeheadache, nervousness,lightheadedness, upsetstomach,stuffy nose,sore throat,ringing in the ears, excitement, andsleepproblems (insomniaor strangedreams).

Side effects of Valium that are different from BuSpar include spinningsensation,fatigue,constipation, loss ofbalance,memoryproblems, irritability, muscle weakness, drooling, slurred speech,skinrash,itching, or loss of interest in sex.

Both BuSpar and Valium may interact with alcohol,grapefruitand grapefruit juice, other drugs that make you sleepy or slow yourbreathing(sleeping pills, narcotics, muscle relaxers, or medicines for anxiety,depression, or seizures).

BuSpar may also interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs),trazodone,warfarin,erythromycin, itraconazole, nefazodone, andrifampin.

Do not stop using Valium suddenly, or you could have increased seizures or unpleasantwithdrawal symptoms.

Common side effects of BuSpar include:

• dizziness,
• headache,
• blurred vision,
• drowsiness,
• feeling tired
• feeling restless or nervous
• nausea,
• drymouth,
• upset stomach
• sleep problems (insomnia),
• strange dreams;
• stuffynose,
• sorethroat; or
• ringing in your ears.

Common side effects of Valium include:

• drowsiness,
• tired feeling,
• dizziness,
• spinning sensation,
• fatigue,
• constipation,
• ataxia(loss of balance),
• memory problems,
• restlessness,
• irritability,
• muscle weakness,
• nausea,
• drooling,
• dry mouth,
• slurred speech,
• blurred or double vision,
• skin rash,
• itching, or
• loss of interest in sex.

BuSpar (buspirone hydrochloride) tablets are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety.

Valium is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety ortensionassociated with thestressof everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic.

BuSpar may interact with include monoamine inhibitors (MAOIs), trazodone, warfarin, erythromycin, itraconazole, nefazodone, and rifampin.

Centrally Acting Agents

If Valium is to be combined with other centrally acting agents, careful consideration should be given to thepharmacologyof the agents employed particularly with compounds that may potentiate or be potentiated by the action of Valium, such as phenothiazines, antipsychotics, anxiolytics/sedatives, hypnotics, anticonvulsants,narcoticanalgesics, anesthetics,sedativeantihistamines, narcotics,barbiturates, MAO inhibitors and otherantidepressants.

Alcohol

Concomitant use with alcohol is not recommended due to enhancement of the sedative effect.

Antacids

Diazepam peak concentrations are 30% lower whenantacidsare administered concurrently. However, there is no effect on the extent ofabsorption. The lower peak concentrations appear due to a slower rate of absorption, with the time required to achieve peak concentrations on average 20 - 25 minutes greater in the presence of antacids. However, this difference was not statistically significant.

BuSpar should be taken at the same time everyday. BuSpar should be taken either always with or always withoutfood.

Take Valium exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. Your healthcare provider will tell you how much Valium to take and when to take it.

Talk to your healthcare provider about slowly stopping Valium to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

如果你把太多的安定,打电话给你的医疗保健provider or go to the nearesthospitalemergency room right away.