Compare Valium vs. Klonopin
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
Controls seizures and helps panic attacks.
Klonopin (clonazepam) can be used for immediate relief of panic attacks and seizures, but is not intended for long-term management.
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3.8/ 5 average rating with 767 reviewsforKlonopin
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.
- More people who took Klonopin (clonazepam) were free of panic attacks, compared to people who did not take Klonopin (clonazepam).
- Klonopin (clonazepam) works quickly, within the hour.
- Can be used together with antidepressants to manage panic disorder.
- Klonopin (clonazepam) lasts longer and has less severe withdrawal symptoms compared to other similar medicines.
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.
- Klonopin (clonazepam) can cause memory problems, drowsiness, dizziness, and confusion.
- Klonopin (clonazepam) can be habit-forming, so is not typically used for long-term treatment.
- May require higher doses of Klonopin (clonazepam) over time to establish the same seizure control.
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Dosage forms
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- Liquid
- Pill
- Dissolving tablet
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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 review767 reviews so far
70%
saidit'sworth it
52%
saiditworked well
14%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Klonopin (clonazepam)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
The Valium (diazepam) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
4possible side effects
- Drowsiness37%
- Depression7%
- Abnormal coordination6%
- Loss of full control of bodily movements5%
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
- Sedation, respiratory depression, coma and death
- Taking with opioids
- Drinking alcohol
- Dependence and withdrawal
- Taking high dosage
- Taking long-term
- History of drug abuse
- Driving impairment
- Drinking alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Suicidal behavior and ideation