Drug question

[mizfiesta]

What is the difference - if any - between Diazepam and Temazepam? Thanks in advance.

[laurence2]

Temazepam = its sole use is as a sedative

Diazaepam = lower in strength, and altho a sedative is also a muscle relaxant {often used for muscle spasm}

[taliesin238]

Am i right in thinking that these drugs are both a form of valium??

[dot.hawkes]

i thought valium was a brand made out of them

[beryllium]

well.... I've just taken another 2mg of Diazepam and it's not taking the pain away....

[dot.hawkes]

I don;t think they are painkillers are they? I use co-dydromol for pain

[taliesin238]

Hi dot hawkes. I thought it was the other way around????

[beryllium]

No, not pain killers. Muscle relaxants, on top of Baclofen.... I've got tramadol and pure codeine for pain and they give me tummy ache badly....
I rarely give in to Diazepam, but not today :) xxx

[dot.hawkes]

no valium is a brand name for diazepam, like Panadol is a paracetamol

[taliesin238]

i think your right dot. hawkes:-

http://www.medicinenet.com/diazepam/article.ht m

[ne2]

Anything from the " Pam" family is a tranquilliser.
Diazapam.
Lorazapam
Temazapam etc.

These are the generic names for them. Diazapam= Valium.
Lorazapam= Ativan
Temazapm= Restoril. All can be used as muscle relaxents.