Diazepam or Lorazepam?

[Incogbenzo77]

Personally, I get much more relief from Lor@z@p@m. It seems to take affect much quicker than di@z@p@m although the effects don't last near as long as di@z@p@m seems to. In order for me to get relief from my anxiety I have to take 60 or 70 mg's of di@z@p@m vs a couple of mg's of lor@z@p@m. The 2.5 mg pills of lor@z@p@m are a perfect dose for me and don't leave me feeling foggy and slow the following day.

[peacemaker]

I agree with one of the previous opinions. I could have 60mgs of Val and it does nothing.
If i have 1 x 2.5 lorrie it affects me more than 60mgs of Val.

[derby2]

I always loved v, but also brand name loraz (AT*V*N)

The generic lors not so much.

[Lavender]

Wouldn't it be nice if there was a product that reduced anxiety and increased energy?  That's been a problem I have found myself.  Sure I can reduce anxiety, but there is always a cost and that is being sleepy. 

Agreed - that would be an amazing medication! In terms of performance at work, I find bromazepam the best for damping anxiety but leaving me reasonably clear-headed.

However I'm generally on diazepam, so a bit less sharp than normal. If I need to be super efficient I will take a low dose of modafinil - but since it can make me anxious, I always make sure I have a spare diazepam with me. This is not something I do often, maybe every month or two.

After lots of reading about the long-term effects of benzos on cognition, I've started taking turmeric every day which should minimise some of the long-term problems (e.g. with memory).

Is anyone else using turmeric with benzos?

Yep. I take turmeric capsules mixed with ginger and bioperine (black pepper extract) every single day mainly for inflammation and my autoimmune disorders. My brain and my body are just all kinds of messed up. 


~Lavender

[Analin]

IMO, lorz are less potent so if you're on a slew of other prescr1bed stuff, it may be safer? Just my 2 cents. Di@z will knock your memory and your inhibitions right out the door if taken incorrectly.  But you know, everyones body chemistry is different and you gotta find what's best for you. Working in healthcare, I see those two items you inquire about in this threadprescribed very rarely. Ninety five percent of patients are chasing after those z@nnZ. A low dose works &bc its so short acting, that's the best bet. Well, Unless you are abusing it...worst bet ever.

[esbayne]

X@n@x has a great halftime. Be sure to get the long ones You wll llove them

Love Eddue

[killingstress]

None . Why not use pregabalin ? Change Doctor .

[Grovedale]

lorz are also much shorter acting which can be helpful.

[Chuck]

Clonaz is better than either imo. Loraz does not even work on me. I built a tolerance to diaz too quickly. It is ok once in a blue moon.

[TheBigGreenBastard]

Loraz makes me feel like garbage. It does help, but physically it makes me feel like I have a low grade fever and fatigue. Mentally I just get foggy. I have preferred a low dose of Alp in the morning before the most stressful part of my day. Have never tried Clon which may help with the social aspect of my anxiety.