switching up benzos

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Switching benzos can turn out to be very complicated and there is a risk involved if you don't get the right dose you're looking for. There's also the issue of some benzos being shorter/longer than others. If you've been taking a short-acting benzo like Xanax and you switch over to Diazepam for example, you need to keep in mind not to continue your usual dosing regime and instead spread doses out more often.

A benzodiazepine equivalency chart will help. This one here is very detailed so have a look https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2...verview#a1