N&PD Moderators: Skorpio | thegreenhand
(Example- xanax ? mg = ativan ? mg)
I think Jasoncrest posted this once; http://www.benzo.org.uk/bzequiv.htm
Here's an automatic version; http://www.benzodocs.com/converter.php?
Use this as a basis. Remember everyone's body is unique and may react to the same dosage in varying respects.
Any GABA drug (Alprazolam is preferred because of short half life) is probably the best route. I don't know why anyone would suggest a histamine blocker over a GABA drug. Yea, they work for getting you to sleep but GABA drugs are just much more pleasant.
you do realize this is Advanced drug discussion.....your question is far from it...
A LARGE dose of alprazolam (2mg, no tolerance) would work the fastest. While low dose are more anxiolytic, large doses are hypnotic and can lead to sleeo.
Don't post material of this caliber in here. Not to be a snob, its simply material like this is not something I come here to read (as can be attest by others). There is a sort of narcissism to think ones post is deserving of Advanced analysis while in actually it is far from it....
hi
i am still confused about why you need to fall asleep fast. it seems like you might want to aim for quality sleep instead.
you still have not told us what you are trying to do. say what you need and somebody will probably have the answer you are looking for.
anyway, like i said, i think ativan would be a solid choice. im not sure about oral though because its often given IV, but it does have a quick onset. it is used for sedation in the ER a lot.
A few problems right off the bat:
Tolerance, weight, individual metabolism, brain chemistry, etc. Some people may find one drug more effective than another.
As far as converting benzo's, not all benzo's do the same thing. They are in the same class, although have much different effects.
Also, this is the advanced drug section, all of the drugs you listed are pretty basic. If you truly wanted to knock someone out, chloroform comes to mind right off the bat, but there are other drugs that can be used to induce coma.
Sodium pentobarbital? (also used in lethal injections)