How does 1mg clonazepam compare to a 10mg Valium in terms of strength?

I am an above the knee amputee and developed a problem called jumpy stump syndrome. I was prescribed 40mg of diazepam and all it did was slightly improve the symptoms. They changed me to 5 mg Clonazepam and the difference was immense. But I would say the strongest ben-zo by far is etizolam 2mg. I would say that is the equivalent of 4-5 10mg diazepam and 4mg of clonazepam. They also work within 5 minutes and last 10 hours.

Per the benzodiazepine equivalency table, the approximate equivalent oral dosage to 10mg of diazepam (Valium) is 0.5mg of clonazepam (Klonopin). So, in this case, 1mg of clonazepam = 20mg of diazepam. Since you’ve been taking 10mg of diazepam three times daily, the equivalent dose of clonazepam is 1.5mg, or 0.5mg three times daily.

Clonazepam is quicker acting. I have taken both and the clonazepam works better for me. 1mg compared to 10mg of valium will have a stronger effect. 1/2 a clonazepam will calm me enough for my anxiety but 1mg will help me sleep. I hope that help.

On a benzodiazepine equivalency chart 0.5mg of clonazepam is the equivalent of 10mg of diazepam. You can get clonazepam doses of 0.5, 1 and 2mg tablets. Diazepam you can get 2, 5 or 10mg tablets.

Clonazepam is a fast acting benzo while diazepam takes slightly longer. The strange thing is clonazepam's effects last longer but diazepam metabolites stay in your system way longer.

Valium is a short acting benzodiazepine. Clonazepam (Klonopin) is a longer acting benzo. 1 mg of Clonazepam is equivalent to about 15 mg of Valium ( diazepam). I’m a retired nurse and do know a little bit about medications.

I have been prescribed both. 10mg Valium is stronger and longer lasting. 1mg Clonazepam seems to hit you harder at first but actually made me a little uncomfortable and paranoid. Valium kept me on an even keel all the time with no surprises. I never really knew what to expect when I took the Clonazepam. While on Clonazepam I had some behavior problems and was very impulsive.

Klonopin lasts 8-12 hours. 2mg Klonopin is stronger than 10mg valium. Valium does nothing for me. 1mg Klonopin might be stronger than a 10mg valium.

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Clonazepam 0.5 is equivalent to 10 mg Valium. Clonazepam has a half life of about 50-80 hours whereas Valium has a half life of about 200 hrs. Valium definitely stays in your system longer.

Valium can be taken from 2-10 mg and 2-4 x day. Klonopin maximum dosage is usually 1 mg taken 3-4 x day, but it can be prescribed in higher doses.