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Posted by Bob12 on April 14, 2012, at 7:29:12
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone recommends Valium over Ativan for anxiety and OCD.
I currently take 2 mg of Valium at night for sleep, and 0.5 mg of Ativan during the day for daytime anxiety. I have been doing this combination for around 6 years.
It would be more convenient for me to replace the Ativan with Valium, and take 2 mg of Valium both at night and in the morning (4 mg total per day).
Any advice would be appreciated.
Bob12
Posted by Phillipa on April 14, 2012, at 9:54:20
In reply to Switch from Ativan to Valium?, posted by Bob12 on April 14, 2012, at 7:29:12
That's a very low dose of valium. I used to take ativan. Personally with the exception of klonopin they have all been about the same for me. Is your current dosing stadegy working? If so I'd leave it be. I'm impressed by the low doses of benzos you currently take. Phillipa
Posted by Christ_empowered on April 14, 2012, at 16:19:36
In reply to Re: Switch from Ativan to Valium? » Bob12, posted by Phillipa on April 14, 2012, at 9:54:20
Are you sure you'd only need an additional 2mgs valium? I thought it'd be an additional 5-10+. Then again, I have 0 medical training.
Posted by Phillipa on April 14, 2012, at 21:00:31
In reply to Re: Switch from Ativan to Valium?, posted by Christ_empowered on April 14, 2012, at 16:19:36
Higher dose of valium to equal the dose of ativan I think lmg of ativan = 10mg of valium? Phillipa
Posted by phidippus on April 14, 2012, at 21:24:44
In reply to Switch from Ativan to Valium?, posted by Bob12 on April 14, 2012, at 7:29:12
I don't think you'll notice much difference, though I think 2mgs of valium is not equivalent to .5 mg Ativan. I think it might be a stronger therapy.
Eric
Posted by Bob12 on April 15, 2012, at 4:05:47
In reply to Re: Switch from Ativan to Valium?, posted by Phillipa on April 14, 2012, at 21:00:31
Philipa,
Yes I also read 10 mg of Valium = 1 mg of Ativan
So I hope I can get by with 2 mg of Valium to replace 0.5 mg Ativan (and not have to take 5 mg of valium in the morning).
thanks
Bob12
Posted by SLS on April 15, 2012, at 6:21:32
In reply to Re: Switch from Ativan to Valium?, posted by Bob12 on April 15, 2012, at 4:05:47
Hi Bob.
> So I hope I can get by with 2 mg of Valium to replace 0.5 mg Ativan (and not have to take 5 mg of valium in the morning).
Please let us know how you do with the Valium. I am very curious to know how it compares to Ativan.
- Scott
Posted by Bob12 on April 15, 2012, at 8:42:03
In reply to Re: Switch from Ativan to Valium?, posted by SLS on April 15, 2012, at 6:21:32
I will let you know- just waiting to hear from Dr. before I make the switch.
Bob12
Posted by Phillipa on April 15, 2012, at 19:17:54
In reply to Re: Switch from Ativan to Valium?, posted by SLS on April 15, 2012, at 6:21:32
Didn't seem any different to me just needed more. Should have been the opposite as an IM of ativan works so well. Phillipa
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