Posted by rjlockhart on April 12, 2007, at 14:32:10
In reply to Librium Long Lasting, posted by TheMeanReds on April 12, 2007, at 13:51:10
This may help...
Generic Name Tradename Dose (healthy adult) and when to take Onset, Plasma Peak, Duration
Triazolam Halcion 0.25 - 0.5 mg one hour before bedtime or one hour before appointment. Used in US dental offices because of rapid onset of action and good anterograde amnesia. Onset: 15-30 min
Peak: ca. 1 hr
Duration: ca. 1.7-3 hrs
Midazolam Hypnovel
Dormicum
Versed 15 mg - 30 mg one hour before bedtime or 7.5 - 15 mg one hour before appointment (applies to tablet form. Versed is a syrup and requires different dosage). Onset: 15-30 min
Peak: 30-40 min
Duration: 1-4 hours
Lorazepam Ativan 2-4 mg one hour before bedtime or appointment Onset: 15-45 min
Peak: 2 hrs (range: 1-6 hrs)
Duration: up to 48 hours
Temazepam Restoril 30 mg one hour before bedtime or before appointment. Onset: 30 min
Peak: 2-3 hrs
Duration: 6-8 hrs
Flurazepam Dalmane 30 mg one hour before bedtime Onset: 15-45 min
Peak: 0.5-1 hr
Duration: 7-8 hrs
Diazepam Valium 10 mg one hour before bedtime or appointment Onset: 30-60 min
Peak: 1-2 hrs
Duration: up to 24 hrs
Chlordiazepoxide Librium
SK-Lygen Slow onset. 5 to 10 mg three to four times daily on the day before the appointment. Onset: 1-2 hrs
Peak: 2-4 hrs
Duration: up to 24 hrs
Alprazolam Xanax Dosage for anxiety reduction is 0.25 to 0.5 mg three times a day. Onset: 1-2 hrs
Peak: 1-2 hrs
Duration: up to 24 hrs
Oxazepam Serax 15 to 30 mg on the day of the appointment. Dosage for mild to moderate anxiety is 10 to 15 mg three to four times a day. Low incidence of drowsiness. Onset: 30-60 min
Peak: 1-4 hrs
Duration: 6-12 hrs
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