general-medicine psychiatry
Benzodiazepine Conversion Calculator
Converts equivalent doses between benzodiazepines based on diazepam equivalency. Used for cross-tapering, dose reduction, and management of benzodiazepine dependence. All values expressed as diazepam 5 mg equivalents. Note: equivalencies are approximate and require clinical judgement.
References
- Ashton H. Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw. The Ashton Manual. 2002. Newcastle University.
- BNF. Benzodiazepine conversions. British National Formulary. BMJ Publishing.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
Pathways
- Falls Assessment in Older Adults · NICE CG161 2013
- Anaemia Investigation · BSH / NICE
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (Primary Care) · NICE NG138 / NICE antimicrobial guidance
- Hypertension Management · NICE NG136 2019
- Acute Behavioural Disturbance / Rapid Tranquillisation · RCEM 2022; RCPsych 2022; NICE NG10
- Self-Harm Presentation · NICE NG225 (2022)
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.