I have been on 10mg valiums three times daily. I have recently been introduced to 1mg clonazepam and I am curious what the strength of the clonazepam 1mg compares to the Valium 10mg.
How does 1mg clonazepam compare to a 10mg Valium in terms of strength?
Question posted by vortexxxman on 1 June 2015
Last updated on 8 January 2022
10 Answers
GoldenBuddha
8 Jan 2022
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.
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18 Nov 2021
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.
Wiltshire Moon Raker
17 Sep 2020
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.
usjockey
20 Jan 2020
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.
bobsy
16 Nov 2020
Valium is classified as an intermediate-acting benzo. Clonazepam is a long-acting benzo. And Xanax is a short-acting benzo. By the way. I have a Master's degree in Biochemistry and I took a Pharmacology course along with the medical students. Do nurses, retired or not. even take a course in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Pharmacology, at a graduate school level no less?
GoldenBuddha
8 Jan 2022
This is totally incorrect. Valium is NOT a short acting benzodiazepine. In fact, it is the opposite. It’s one of the longest acting benzodiazepines available.
Tbirch52
15 June 2018
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.
tantoes
22 Sep 2018
If someone was prescribed any drug, and the only one they tried was one of the HORRIBLE generics I have learned to stay away from, they'd never know if the perfect Rx for them or not.
It makes me really sad to know this probably happens in a huge percentage of cases.
There can and often is night and day difference from one generic to the next.
Zerd695
13 Dec 2017
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.
sullyman
15 Nov 2015
Don't know the answer.
ROB DINK 69
17 Aug 2015
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Daizie
18 Aug 2015
Wow, why would ANYONE answer ANYTHING you asked with the attitude you have! Get a grip!
Phych4Zen
11 Oct 2015
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ginabevens17
30 June 2017
What is better 2mg clonipins or 10mg valiuim.
Wheres Graceland
5 July 2017
Again, Valium is the stronger medication & lasts longer.
Inactive
2 June 2015
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.
Wheres Graceland
5 July 2017
Valium 10 mg is stronger than klonopin 0.5 mg. Why would you even need to know or care if it works& you aren't allergic?
fixingfalsefacts
22 Nov 2018
"Where's Graceland" is emphatically WRONG. Do NOT take this individuals medical advice. Nearly every comment they've made here is false.
meathome
11 Dec 2018
Valium IS detected in YOUR blood at that length of time it is NOT working at 200hrs. If a pharm company can make a benzo that works for 200hrs. it would be a miracle drug! Come on people think. Sorry for being so abrupt.
usjockey
20 Jan 2020
Incorrect. 1 mg Klonopin is the equivalent of 10-15 mg of Valium. I’m a retired nurse that got A’s in pharmacology, thank you.
usjockey
20 Jan 2020
No it does not.
coloresue
1 June 2015
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.
Wheres Graceland
5 July 2017
Valium is stronger & lasts longer.
Wheres Graceland
5 July 2017
Valium is the stromger & longest lasting benzodiazapine
Wheres Graceland
5 July 2017
Valium is the stromger & longest lasting benzodiazapine
Wheres Graceland
5 July 2017
The route that you take Valium also effects potency. For instance, 2 mg IV Valium can knock you out as opposed to 10 mg po, or ny mouth.
Jenntroyanna
19 July 2017
I am prescribed 2mg clonazepam 4x daily I was just switched to diazepam 10 mg three times daily. So far I would say the clonazepam is stronger. Also I believe valium (diazepam) is faster acting but lasts shorter time
Jordaynelh
7 Jan 2018
How is that possible? 20mg of valium are equal to 1mg of klonopin!?
meathome
2 Oct 2018
valium is SHORT acting and short lived. False statements like this is just confusing more people. People REALLY need to learn about half life and what it really means.
fixingfalsefacts
22 Nov 2018
"Where's Graceland" is emphatically WRONG. Do NOT take this individuals medical advice. Nearly every comment they've made here is false. How his or her false post has stayed up this long I don't know, but WARNING: THEY ARE INCORRECT.
laxman87
11 Dec 2018
wrong 1 mg of clone-in is = to .05 of valium ask your dr
meathome
11 Dec 2018
What is .05 of valium? No such pill.Again false info. PLEASE PEOPLE ASK YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE YOU POST HERE!
usjockey
20 Jan 2020
I’m amazed at the comments given. There is no 0.05 mg of Valium in pill form. If I remember correctly it comes in 1 or 2 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg. Klonopin is 1 mg, 2mg and 4 mg I believe. Valium is short acting and Klonopin is a longer acting med. Just google it !!!
usjockey
20 Jan 2020
Klonopin can be given a max of 20-40 mg daily
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