Which is stronger Ativan or diazepam?

Lorazepam and diazepam are both effective drugs. Diazepam lasts in the body longer than lorazepam. However, this doesn’t mean it’s a better drug. The effectiveness of the benzodiazepine will depend on the condition being treated, among other factors.

Can I switch from Ativan to diazepam?

When making the switch it is important to do it gradually, replacing one dose at a time and at approximately weekly intervals and making allowance for the difference in potency. For example, if you are taking lorazepam 1mg three times daily, first change the night dose to 10mg diazepam.

Is Ativan better than Valium?

“Unexpectedly, Ativan is not superior to Valium for treating pediatric seizures. It’s been dogma in medicine that Ativan is better than Valium, but this study shows that they are just about equal,” said Chamberlain, division chief of emergency medicine and trauma services at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

What is stronger Ativan or Valium?

Not sure how that is, considering Ativan ( Lorazepam ) is much stronger than Valium ( Diazepam ). 1mg of Ativan equals roughly 10mg’s of Valium. They are all very similar. But as oxyaaron said, valium is one of the longer acting benzo’s.

Which is better for anxiety Ativan or Klonopin?

Klonopin helps you keep your day going basically, ativan would only help more with a panic attack. If you have frequent panic attacks, then Klonopin may not be for you. You may need to be prescribed the little bit of Klonopin AND the Xanax.

What is the difference between Ativan and Zoloft?

Ativan is a “bandaid” which means it temporarily makes you better, and is good for people with occasionally high anxiety. Ativan is NOT an alternative to Zoloft, and Ativan is a TEMPORARY solution. Zoloft is for people who are continually anxious, and is a more permanent solution to the problem. It regulates the serotonin in the brain.