Dose-equivalence by class

Benzodiazepine equivalent-dose calculator

Equivalent doses

Each drug expressed as the dose equivalent to Alprazolam 1 mg, from a peer-reviewed diazepam-equivalent algorithm — the starting point of a gradual, supervised taper, not a one-time swap.

  • ≈10mg/day
  • ≈25mg/day
  • ≈20mg/day
  • ≈1mg/day
  • ≈15mg/day
  • ≈1.34mg/day
  • ≈30mg/day
  • ≈2mg/day
  • ≈30mg/day
  • ≈20mg/day
  • ≈0.5mg/day

Sources (2)

Borrelli EP, Bratberg J, Hallowell BD, Greaney ML, Kogut SJ (2022) (opens in a new tab) Application of a diazepam milligram equivalency algorithm to assess benzodiazepine dose intensity in Rhode Island in 2018. J Manag Care Spec Pharm.

Brunner E, et al. (2025) (opens in a new tab) Joint Clinical Practice Guideline on Benzodiazepine Tapering: Considerations When Risks Outweigh Benefits. J Gen Intern Med.

Method review — pending

Data current as of July 2026.

Educational PK model: not clinical guidance. Confirm any dose change with a prescriber or pharmacist.