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Posted by joe f on May 27, 2018, at 7:38:29
my dr. is making a switch from klonopin to valium...i'm on 1.5 klonopin.....which equals 30 mg of diazepam.....should he cross taper or can he just switch...thanx
Posted by ed_uk2010 on May 27, 2018, at 11:42:12
In reply to from klomopin to diazepam, posted by joe f on May 27, 2018, at 7:38:29
> my dr. is making a switch from klonopin to valium...i'm on 1.5 klonopin.....which equals 30 mg of diazepam.....should he cross taper or can he just switch...thanx
It is usual to cross taper, except for those on very low doses.
Posted by joe f on May 29, 2018, at 14:34:49
In reply to Re: from klomopin to diazepam, posted by ed_uk2010 on May 27, 2018, at 11:42:12
so you would cross taper the 1.5 not just do a direct switch?
Posted by ed_uk2010 on May 29, 2018, at 17:12:30
In reply to Re: from klomopin to diazepam, posted by joe f on May 29, 2018, at 14:34:49
> so you would cross taper the 1.5 not just do a direct switch?
That would be better, yes.
Posted by Christ_empowered on May 29, 2018, at 21:56:56
In reply to Re: from klomopin to diazepam, posted by joe f on May 29, 2018, at 14:34:49
hi. im with ed_uk, of course. although the 30mgs/diazepam is (roughly...) equivalent to your 1.5mgs/Klonopin, they are different drugs. the valium should prove somewhat more sedating, more pronounced muscle relaxer qualities. I think it also acts more quickly that Klonopin.
its sort of like...if you were to switch from, say, Haldol to Seroquel. Both are tranquilizers, but one is high potency, the other low potency and more sedating.
I hope the switch goes well for you.
Posted by joe f on May 30, 2018, at 9:36:07
In reply to Re: from klomopin to diazepam, posted by Christ_empowered on May 29, 2018, at 21:56:56
if one is high potency and one low potency wouldn' that in itself cause problems and my dr is willing to cross taper ...
Posted by Christ_empowered on May 31, 2018, at 7:12:00
In reply to Re: from klomopin to diazepam, posted by joe f on May 30, 2018, at 9:36:07
hi. i think it'll be a good switch, personally. the 30mgs/valium should provide more sedation, especially early on in treatment, plus it has muscle relaxant properties.
its just...getting used to the new sedative, that's all. I guess just try to work with your doctor and take your time making the switch.
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