Valium vs. Xanax

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

Valium(diazepam) andXanax(阿普唑仑) arebenzodiazepinesprescribed for the treatment of anxiety.

Valium is also used to treat seizures, muscle spasms, and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.

Common side effects of Valium include:

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

Common side effects of Xanax include:

• Drowsiness
• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Sleep problems (insomnia)
• Memory problems
• Poor balance or coordination
• Slurred speech
• Trouble concentrating
• Irritability
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Increased sweating
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Upset stomach
• Blurred vision
• Appetite or weight changes
• Swelling in your hands or feet
• Muscle weakness
• Dry mouth
• Stuffy nose
• Loss of interest in sex

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

Xanax (alprazolam) is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders and the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety in adults. Xanax is also indicated for the treatment ofpanic disorderin adults with or without a fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment (agoraphobia).

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 of absorption. 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.

Xanax may interact with cold orallergymedicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, medicine for depression or anxiety, antibiotics,antifungalmedicines, antidepressants, and barbiturates. Xanax may also interact with birth control pills,cimetidine,cyclosporine,dexamethasone, ergotamine, imatinib,isoniazid, St. John's wort, heart or blood pressure medications,HIV/AIDSmedicines, andseizuremedications.

Do not take Xanax if you are allergic to alprazolam, other benzodiazepines, or any of the ingredients in Xanax. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in Xanax. you are taking antifungal medicines includingketoconazole和伊曲康唑。

Do not stop using Xanax without first talking to your doctor, even if you feel fine. You may have increased seizures or unpleasantwithdrawal symptomsif you stop using Xanax suddenly.

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.

If you take too much Valium, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.

Take Xanax exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. Your healthcare provider will tell you how much Xanax to take and when to take it. If you take too much Xanax, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.

Xanax is a benzodiazepine medicine. Taking benzodiazepines withopioidmedicines, alcohol, or othercentral nervous systemdepressants (including street drugs) can cause severe drowsiness, breathing problems (respiratory depression), coma and death.

Xanax can make you sleepy or dizzy, and can slow your thinking and motor skills.

Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how Xanax affects you.

Do not drink alcohol or take other drugs that may make you sleepy or dizzy while taking Xanax without first talking to your healthcare provider. When taken with alcohol or drugs that cause sleepiness or dizziness, Xanax may make your sleepiness or dizziness much worse.

Do not take more Xanax than prescribed.