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How Many Hours Apart Do I Need Between 2 1/2 Mg Of Diazepam And 25 Mg Of Trazodone?

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Question: how many hours apart do i need between 2 1/2 mg of diazepam and 25 mg of trazodone. im being treated for severe anxiety. what medicine would you recommend?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I recommend to take the medications six hours apart.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Trazodone has a hal life from 3 to 6 hours.
So, i recommend to take the two medications with six hours apart to avoid interactions.
Diazepam is a fast acting medication to lower anxiety.
So,I recommend to continue with Diazepam.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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How Many Hours Apart Do I Need Between 2 1/2 Mg Of Diazepam And 25 Mg Of Trazodone?

Brief Answer: I recommend to take the medications six hours apart. Detailed Answer: Hello, Trazodone has a hal life from 3 to 6 hours. So, i recommend to take the two medications with six hours apart to avoid interactions. Diazepam is a fast acting medication to lower anxiety. So,I recommend to continue with Diazepam. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician