[Nanatotwins]

I hope this is the right forum to put this in. I went to get a MRI done today and I am absolutely terrified because of my claustophobia. I had a open MRI ordered but my doctor still prescribed me two diazepam to calm my nerves. Of course I take klonopin regularly and he said for me to take that in the morning and before my appt in the afternoon, take the diazepam. I did what he said and I felt nothing from the medicine, I could've drove home from the MRI, I was that alert (which of course made the mri really enjoyable). Has this happened to anyone else with the medication? Did it not work because I had a tolerance built up?

[Maxpower]

Tolerance builds up quickly to benzos. Next time ask for Ativan.

[dianimalover]

I may be wrong(but don't think I am), but attivan is just another kind of benzo that's weaker even than valium, he was right when he said tolerance to benzos builds up easily, but what I would suggest is telling your doctor what benzo you are currently taking and then ask for a 2 mg. xanax.Way stronger than attivan. It'll knock your ---- in the dirt if you get my drift! okay buddy better luck next time, may peace fill your days.

[jaime_a92]

Originally Posted by dianimalover

I may be wrong(but don't think I am), but attivan is just another kind of benzo that's weaker even than valium, he was right when he said tolerance to benzos builds up easily, but what I would suggest is telling your doctor what benzo you are currently taking and then ask for a 2 mg. xanax.Way stronger than attivan. It'll knock your ---- in the dirt if you get my drift! okay buddy better luck next time, may peace fill your days.

Valium or Diazepam is 10 times weaker by weight than Ativan or Lorazepam.

10mg of Valium = 1mg of Ativan

The strongest benzodiazepines are the following from order: Tied Klonopin (Clonazepam), Xanax (Alprazolam), Versed (Midazolam), Ativan (Lorazepam), a few others then Valium (Diazepam).

Next time Ask for I.V. Ativan 4mg, or 2mg of xanax

[AdrenalineHell]

Originally Posted by jaime_a92

Valium or Diazepam is 10 times weaker by weight than Ativan or Lorazepam.

10mg of Valium = 1mg of Ativan

The strongest benzodiazepines are the following from order: Tied Klonopin (Clonazepam), Xanax (Alprazolam), Versed (Midazolam), Ativan (Lorazepam), a few others then Valium (Diazepam).

Next time Ask for I.V. Ativan 4mg, or 2mg of xanax

Strength is not necessarily the most important property in regards to procedures such as MRI, CAT or similar scans.

Here in the UK, Midazolam has long been used prior to either a colonoscopy or endoscopy - mainly due to its hypnotic, muscle relaxant and sedative properties. I would suggest anyone who suffers from anxiety/claustraphobia to make arrangements for an IV dose of midazolam at the hospital, several minutes prior to the procedure.

Regarding the original poster - your doctor sounds like a moron. The idea that 2 diazepam would calm your nerves despite you being prescribed clonazepam...ridiculous.

BTW - for anyone who isn't sure if they'd freak out during an MRI, I'd say this - whilst it isn't necessarily scary, the volume of the electromagnets is like a jackhammer and can make you jump. If you don't have to drive yourself home, why not opt for something sedating to calm you down.

[brainiacthemaniac]

Yeah, Versed® would have been the proper route in my opinion. It would have blasted you more than a Diazepam would. Clonazepam is stronger than Valium dose for dose, and Alprazolam is most certainly stronger than Diazepam. If you really have problems that requrie that type of anxiolytic drug, Versed® might be a better option. Try asking your physician about it.