Compare Valium vs. Flexeril
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Helps you relax.
Valium (diazepam) is effective for occasional or short-term use for anxiety and muscle spasm. Compared to similar drugs, Valium (diazepam) acts very quickly but can have interactions with other medicines.
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3.8/ 5 average rating with 976 reviewsforValium
Relaxes your muscles.
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) is widely used to treat muscle spasms and is available as a generic, but it shouldn't be used long-term.
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3.5/ 5 average rating with 1064 reviewsforFlexeril
Upsides
- Valium (diazepam) effectively relieves anxiety and muscle spasms.
- Valium (diazepam) has less severe withdrawal symptoms compared to other similar drugs.
- Works very quickly.
- Available in generic.
- Can relieve pain associated with muscle spasms.
- Available as a generic medication.
- Can be used by pregnant women, but talk to your doctor about it first.
Downsides
- Use of Valium (diazepam) can cause memory problems, drowsiness, dizziness, and confusion.
- Valium (diazepam) can be habit-forming, so it's not typically used for long-term treatment.
- Most people find that their body will get used to Valium (diazepam) levels and they may need higher doses over time to achieve the same effect.
- People with severe liver problems should not take Valium (diazepam). Several drugs can also interfere with how Valium (diazepam) works.
- Can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Not meant for long-term therapy.
- Not recommended in elderly patients, people with glaucoma, or in people with heart conditions (like rhythm problems, heart failure, or recent heart attack).
- Can make you have dry mouth.
- Not effective for muscle spasms caused by brain or spinal injuries.
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Dosage forms
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- Liquid
- Pill
- Liquid
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Reviews
976 reviews so far
70%
saidit'sworth it
53%
saiditworked well
15%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Valium (diazepam)?
Leave a review1064 reviews so far
66%
saidit'sworth it
37%
saiditworked well
14%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
The Valium (diazepam) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Decreased breathing from use with opioids
- Taking Valium (diazepam) with opioids, drugs or alcohol
- Using Valium (diazepam) for a longer duration and at high doses
- Dependence and withdrawal
- History of substance abuse
- Taking with alcohol or drugs
- Taking long-term
- Taking a higher dose
- Stopping Valium (diazepam) suddenly
- Driving impairment
- Alcohol use with Valium (diazepam)
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Drug interactions
- Current liver problems
- Taking Tagamet, ketoconazole, Prozac, Prilosec
- Serotonin syndrome
- Taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)
- Taking other medications for your mood
- Dizziness and sleepiness
- Alcohol or drug use
- Age over 65 years
- Heart attack or stroke
- Recent heart attack
- Heart rhythm problems
- Heart failure
- Dehydration
- Older than 65 years
- Dehydration
- Overactive Thyroid
- Overactive thyroid