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Benzo Conversion Chart
Benzo Conversion Chart
Dormizol, 10mg
Zolpidem v.short *10 mg Somidem, Stildem, 6.25 & 12.5mg Non PBS
Stilnox, Zolpibell (modified release)
Zopiclone v.short *7.5 mg Imovane, Imrest 7.5mg Non PBS
Different sources quote a range of varying equivalents figures in bold are recommended as most consistent with references and
clinical experience.
References
1. Australian Medicines Handbook 2008 4. NPS Newsletter 4 June 1999
2. Therapeutic Guidelines: Psychotropic 2008 5. Alcohol and other drugs: A handbook for health
professionals 2004 NCETA consortium
3. Oxford Specialist Handbook in Addiction Medicine 2009
Latt et al 6. Benzodiazepine conversion chart DASC
Diazepam
Temazepam*
Desmethyldiazepam*
Alprazolam
hydroxymetabolites*
Oxazepam*
amino metabolite
Nitrazepam
Flunitrazepam
Lorazepam
Clonazepam amino metabolite
Urinary Excretion
* = active metabolite