2007-02-25 13:40:14 · 6 answers · asked by russelllupercio 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
No, but they are very similar.
Both drugs are benzodiazepine tranquilizers; they are controlled substances very similar to Valium and the like. Taking either one of these drugs for longer than 4 months is not recommended because of the risk of addiction. In fact Valium = Diazapam.
Both drugs are used to calm down the mind or to make you sleepy.
Xanax is used to treat: Anxiety, tension, fatigue and agitation, panic attacks, depression PMS and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Diazapam or Valium is used to treat: tension, fatigue, agitation, muscle spasm and seizures, panic attacks and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
The two drugs are very close cousins like Motrin and Tylenol are. So they treat the same thing, usually, they act the same way, and they have fewer side effects than other drugs used to treat problems similar to yours.
According to Web MD: http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-9824-Xanax+Oral.aspx?drugid=9824&drugname=Xanax+Oral
Xanax = "Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body."
According to Web MD: http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-6306-Diazepam+Oral.aspx?drugid=6306&drugname=Diazepam+Oral
"Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines, which act, on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA)."
2007-02-25 14:01:13 · answer #1 · answered by Dan S 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, diazepam is the generic name for the drug trade named Valium, which is a class 3, or long acting, benzodiazepine.
Xanax is the trade name for the drug with the generic name alprazolam, which is a class 1, or short acting, benzo. Both drugs are used for anxiety and panic disorders, but Valium has the added benefit of being used for alcohol withdrawl, muscle spasms and seizures. Xanax is not the ideal drug for the pediatric population for tx of anxiety and Valium should not be given to geriatric patients secondary to its relatively long half-life compared to other benzos. Ativan (lorazepam) is a better drug than both of the above mentioned due to its shorter half-life and fewer side effects and being able to be used for the same conditions as both Valium and Xanax.
2007-02-25 20:42:11 · answer #2 · answered by Lull 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they are not the same drug. They are both considered to be anti-anxiety medications, but they are two seperate drugs.
Oh ,and by the way, the generic name for xanax is not diazapam. It is alprazolam.
2007-02-25 13:45:45 · answer #3 · answered by reconnermom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Diazepam is the generic name for the brand name Valium. The generic name of Xanax is alprazolam. They are both benzodiazepines, though.
2007-02-25 14:15:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The are very similar but it is not the generic for it! Xanax has the generic alprazolam and diazepam is generic for Valium!
2007-02-25 13:48:12 · answer #5 · answered by Jro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the generic name for it.
2007-02-25 13:42:35 · answer #6 · answered by Giverny 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no, although both are used for anxiety and anti-depressent.
2007-02-26 02:23:13 · answer #7 · answered by silisulu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋