Robaxin vs. Valium

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

Robaxin(methocarbamol) andValium(diazepam) are used to treat differentskeletal muscleconditions.

Robaxi is used together withrestandphysical therapyto treatskeletalmuscleconditions such aspainorinjuryand Valium is used to treat muscle spasms.

Valium is also prescribed to treatanxiety, seizures, and symptoms ofalcoholwithdrawal.

Robaxin and Valium belong to different drug classes. Robaxin is amuscle relaxantand Valium is a benzodiazepine.

Side effectsof Robaxin and Valium that are similar includenausea,constipation,memoryproblems, loss ofbalanceor coordination, blurred or double vision,dizziness, spinningsensation, drowsiness,itching, orskinrash。

Side effects of Robaxin that are different from Valium includestomachupset, vomiting, flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling),headache, confusion,eyeredness,lightheadedness,sleepproblems (insomnia), orstuffy nose。

Side effects of Valium that are different from Robaxin includetiredfeeling,fatigue, memory problems, restlessness, irritability, muscle weakness, drooling,dry mouth, slurred speech, or loss of interestinsex.

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

Robaxin may also interact withpyridostigmine,donepezil,galantamine,rivastigmine, or tacrine.

Valium may also interact withgrapefruitand grapefruit juice.

Withdrawal symptomsmay occur if you suddenly stop taking Valium.

Common side effects of Robaxin include:

• stomach upset,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling),
• constipation,
• headache,
• confusion,
• memory problems,
• loss of balance or coordination,
• blurred vision,
• double vision,
• eye redness,
• lightheadedness,
• dizziness,
• spinning sensation,
• drowsiness,
• sleep problems (insomnia),
• stuffynose,
• itching, or
• rash, especially during the first few days as your body adjusts to thismedication。

Tell yourdoctorif you experience serious side effects of Robaxin including:

• fever,
• chills,
• flusymptoms,
• slowheart rate,
• feeling like you might pass out,
• seizures (convulsions), or
• jaundice(yellowing of your skin or eyes).

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,
• drymouth,
• slurred speech,
• blurred or double vision,
• skin rash,
• itching, or
• loss of interest in sex.

Robaxin (methocarbamol) is a musclerelaxantused together with rest and physicaltherapyto treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury.

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.

Patients should be cautioned that Robaxin may cause drowsiness or dizziness, which may impair their ability to operatemotorvehicles or machinery.

Because Robaxin may possess a generalCNS-depressant effect, patients should be cautioned about combined effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants.

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。低浓度峰值出现由于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.

The recommended starting dose of Robaxin is six grams a day for the first 48 to 72 hours of treatment. Thereafter, the dosage can usually be reduced to approximately 4 grams a day. Robaxin may interact with pyridostigmine, donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine, or tacrine. Tell your doctor all prescription andover-the-countermedications and supplements you use. Robaxin should be used duringpregnancyonly when prescribed. It is not known if this drug passes intobreast milk。Consult your doctor beforebreastfeeding。

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.