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Which benzodiazepine works fastest?

Which benzodiazepine works fastest?

Diazepam (Valium) and clorazepate (Tranxene) have fast onsets of action and usually start working within 30 to 60 minutes. Oxazepam (Serax) has a slow onset, and lorazepam (Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax), and clonazepam (Klonopin) have intermediate onsets of action.

Which benzodiazepine lasts the longest?

Comparing benzodiazepines mainly used for anxiety

Long-acting drugs
Generic name Trade names Half-life
alprazolam Xanax 12 to 15 hours
lorazepam Ativan 10 to 20 hours
oxazepam none 6 to 20 hours

Is diazepam a benzodiazepine?

Benzodiazepines are a group of depressant drugs. There are many drugs in this group and some, such as diazepam (Valium), are prescribed as medicines in the UK. They are generally prescribed for anxiety or occasionally sleeping problems.

Which is better diazepam or lorazepam?

Diazepam and lorazepam differ in potency and in the time-course of their action. As a sedative, diazepam 10 mg is equivalent to lorazepam 2-2.5 mg. Diazepam is better absorbed after oral than after i.m. administrations but this does not apply to lorazepam.

Are all sleeping pills benzodiazepines?

Most sleeping pills are classified as “sedative hypnotics.” That’s a specific class of drugs used to go to sleep or stay asleep. Sedative hypnotics include benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and various hypnotics. Benzodiazepines such as Ativan, Librium, Valium, and Xanax are anti-anxiety medications.

Is diazepam stronger than lorazepam?

Abstract. Diazepam and lorazepam differ in potency and in the time-course of their action. As a sedative, diazepam 10 mg is equivalent to lorazepam 2-2.5 mg. Diazepam is better absorbed after oral than after i.m. administrations but this does not apply to lorazepam.