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Is Clonazepam Better Than Diazepam?

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Posted on Wed, 16 Aug 2017
Question: Which is stronger clonazapam or diazapam ? Ive been takin clonaz for a few yrs but just got prescribed diazapam as my psychiatrist says it is the same just longer lasting. Im terrified to take the diazapam. They are both for anxiety
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
They are equally potent

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Health care magic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

Both clonazepam and diazepam belong to same class of medications and act in similar fashion.

For the same action the dose of both medication is different so there is no need to worry about use of diazepam instead of clonazepam.

To clarify you will need 5 to 10 mg of diazepam for 0.5 mg of clonazepam.

I hope this answers you.
Feel free to write back to me for more questions.
Thanks and regards.

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Is Clonazepam Better Than Diazepam?

Brief Answer: They are equally potent Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Health care magic. I read your query and understand your concerns. Both clonazepam and diazepam belong to same class of medications and act in similar fashion. For the same action the dose of both medication is different so there is no need to worry about use of diazepam instead of clonazepam. To clarify you will need 5 to 10 mg of diazepam for 0.5 mg of clonazepam. I hope this answers you. Feel free to write back to me for more questions. Thanks and regards.