Calculating Diazepam Equivalents

TO CONVERT THE DOSE	TO DIAZEPAM EQUIVALENT
Alprazolam	Multiply by 5
Bromazepam	Divide by 1.2
Chlordiazepoxide	Divide by 2
Clonazepam	Multiply by 10
Clobazepam	Divide by 2
Clorazepate	Equivalent
Flunitrazepam	Multiply by 2.5
Flurazepam	Divide by 3
Lorazepam	Multiply by 5
Nitrazepam	Divide by 2
Oxazepam	Divide by 3
Temazepam	Divide by 2
Triazolam	Multiply by 20

The above is a guide only because the benzodiazepines vary in their onset of action and half-life so that equivalents are hard to estimate. Also, the profile of action of new benzodiazepines is often not known. If a drug is NOT on the above list, it is advised to seek the advice of an Alcohol and Drug Unit.