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Both Benzos. Both Anti-Anxiety oral tablets. Xanax works " FAST but doesn't LAST" (about 2 hours) so more of a "quick fix"; Atavan lasts longer 6+ hours. Both are highly addictive if used daily (for more than 4 weeks).

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Ativan is mostly used in elderly individuals who are restless or dying. It helps to calm them down when they get restless or out of control, it calms them and helps them to sleep and relax. It is not usually used on younger individuals, it is very strong. Xanax is prescribed for anxiety disorders and comes in several different strengths. It provides a short term calming effect to help ease anxiety and nervousness.

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These two drugs are VERY similar. Xanax is about twice as potent as Ativan and is longer-acting.

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Both medications are benzodiazepines. The only real difference between the two is that Ativan is a quicker and shorter acting medication than oxazepam.

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what is the difference between valium and atvin

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What is the difference between ativan and xanax?

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Vistiral is given before a Narcotic pain shot is administered. It helps from the nause that Morphine, Demerol and Dialudid ususally give. Ativan is a BENZO and Vistiral is for something else.

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Is Ativan a form of Valium?

Ativan is in the same family as Valium. They are both Benzodiazepines. Ativan is about 10 times stronger in terms of DOSE than Valium. They are two different chemicals but have similar effects. Some make you sleepier, and some work more at anxiety. I think Ativan is better than Valium at reducing anxiety but Valium makes you sleepier. But they are both similar so you probably won't notice the difference.


How long after Ativan is given can you give Valium?

You can give Diazepam (Valium) next day after you give Lorazepam (Ativan). Lorazepam is short acting and diazepam is long acting.


Is Valium like lorazepam?

Valium (Diazepam) and Ativan (Lorazepam) are both benzodiazepine drugs. They are similar, but not the same.


Does Valium and Ativan have same chemical make up?

No, Valium and Ativan are different medications with different active ingredients. Valium is a trade name (brand name) for the drug "diazepam" and Ativan is a trade name for the drug "lorazepam." However, both diazepam (Valium) and lorazepam (Ativan) belong to the same class of sedative hypnotic prescription medications known as benzodiazepines. Accordingly, diazepam and lorazepam have similar chemical/molecular structures and share many of the same therapeutic properties.


Can you tell the difference between zanax and adivan on a drug test?

Generally its possible for lab to tell the difference between , but most tests look more for benzodiazepines like grope/class . This class includes alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (Ativan), diazepam (Valium), clonazepam (Klonopin) and others.


What are the benefits of Valium compard to Ativan or xanax?

Valium has a elimination half-life of 20-100 hours whereas Xanax's is 6-12 hours and Ativan's half life is10-20 hours.


What does BZO stand for on a drug test?

benzodiazepine (i.e. Lithium, Valium, etc.)


How is restoril different from other benzodiazepines?

The main difference between Restoril and other benzodiazapines are that Restoril is primarily used as a sleep aid for insomnia. And the majority of other benzos ( Valium , Xanax , Ativan ) are used for anxiety disorders and panic attacks.


If switching from 1mg of xanax to Ativan or Valium what would be the equivalant in mgs?

1mg Xanax = 2mg Ativan or 20mg Valium. You also have to consider onset and duration of action. Xanax is very fast-acting but only has a half-life of 6-12 hours. Ativan has a relatively quick onset with a half-life of 10-20 hours. Valium on the other hand, is a slow-acting benzo and stays in your system for days.


Is it ok to mix 5mg Valium and 1mg Ativan?

It it possible to take Valium (diazepam) and Ativan (lorazepam) at the same time however it is uncommon for both to be prescribed. However some doctors will prescribe Valium for continuous use, typically three times daily, and may give some Ativan to take as needed or panic attacks or insomnia. Keep in mind that Valium is a far less more potent drug than Ativan, 0.5- 1 mg is equivalent to 10 mg of Valium.


What types are nerver pills?

Benzodiazapines Valium (diazapam) Xanax (alprazolam) Ativan (Lorazapam) Klonopin (Clonazapam)


If you have 10mg Valium for a dental appointment but you need 15mg can you add 1mg Ativan and get the same basic effect?

Most benzodiazepine equivalency charts show 10mg Valium = 1mg Ativan so it should work, HOWEVER, be cautious when subsitituting or combining benzos as effects are VERY relative to each person. Paradoxical reactions can occur in one benzo and not another. For example, My cousin can't take Valium- it makes her hyper and irritable, but 0.5mg Ativan knocks her out.