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).
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.
You can give Diazepam (Valium) next day after you give Lorazepam (Ativan). Lorazepam is short acting and diazepam is long acting.
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.
Valium (Diazepam) and Ativan (Lorazepam) are both benzodiazepine drugs. They are similar, but not the same.
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.
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.
Valium (diazepam) and Ativan (lorazepam) are both benzodiazepines used to treat anxiety, but they differ in their pharmacokinetics and duration of action. Valium has a longer half-life, which can lead to prolonged effects and a higher potential for accumulation in the body, whereas Ativan has a shorter half-life, making it more suitable for acute anxiety episodes and less likely to cause sedation the next day. Additionally, Valium is often used for muscle spasms and alcohol withdrawal, while Ativan is commonly prescribed for anxiety and insomnia. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice on medication use.
benzodiazepine (i.e. Lithium, Valium, etc.)
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.
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.
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.
Benzodiazapines Valium (diazapam) Xanax (alprazolam) Ativan (Lorazapam) Klonopin (Clonazapam)