Benzodiazepine Equivalency Converter
Approximate oral dose equivalents. Based on ASAM Clinical Practice Guideline (2025) and the Ashton Manual. Equivalencies are approximations — individual patient response varies by metabolism, tolerance, and clinical context.
Sources: ASAM Clinical Practice Guideline on Management of Benzodiazepine Use Disorder (2025); Ashton CH. Benzodiazepines: How They Work & How to Withdraw (2002, rev. 2013). Midazolam oral bioavailability ~40%, IV equivalence differs.
Clinical note: These are consensus approximations. Cross-tolerance is incomplete. Taper decisions require individualized assessment of duration of use, daily dose, half-life, and patient risk factors (seizure history, polysubstance use).