[tkclary]

Hello,

Can anyone tell me the difference between Valium and Ativan? I know they are both benzo's. I am just looking for the main reason why one Dr. would presribe one over the other.

Thanks

TOM

[Dave87666]

Its all about half lives...Ativan has a longer half life(stays in your system longer)...Also Valuim with its short half life is usually prescribed for sleeping aid,or someone who is going through a crisis...One builds a tolerance for valuim way faster,and has to take more and more at a rapid rate...Another reason that a Dr. would presribe ativan over another benzo is to help detox an alcoholic...