Is it worth switching from diazepam to lorazepam in my case?

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Given that Luvox increases the effect of diazepam, should I switch benzos before tapering? I feel I am already in tolerance regarding pregabalin and/or diazepam.

 

If so, how should it be done? I direct switch or a crosstaper?

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What are you thinking about crossing to?

 

Edit: Just realized you mentioned what drug in the subject title.

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As you probably know, lorazepam (Ativan) has a short half life.  Typically it makes more sense to switch from lorazepam to a benzo with a longer half life such as diazepam (Valium) in order to taper.  Interdose withdrawal is more of a risk with lorazepam because it has a short half life.  Crossing over to diazepam can be helpful in some cases because it makes it possible to take one dose a day of diazepam versus multiple daily doses of lorazepam to maintain a steady level of the drug in the blood stream.

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Why wouldn't you taper the benzo last and taper the other meds first? That is what is typically recommended as far as I know.