Oral Benzodiazepine Conversion Table

Drafter / Verifier: PKM / RAH

Prepared 2nd April 2015

ORAL BENZODIAZEPINE CONVERSION TABLE

Adapted from Asthon H. Benzodiazepine Equivalency Table (http://www.benzo.org.uk/bzequiv.htm#5)

‡Equivalent doses are based on clinical experience but may vary between individuals.

†Half-life: time taken for blood concentration to fall to half its peak value after a single dose of active metabolite shown in [square bracket]. This time may vary considerably between individuals.

*Reference: Up-To-Date (www.uptodate.com) accessed on 2 Apr 2015