Suggest An Effective Alternative For Clorazepate

Posted on Tue, 27 Dec 2016

Question: I am currently taking clorazepate 3.75 mg to relax me so I will sleep. I am female 87 years old. I am diabetic type 2 and take GlipizideXL 5 mg 2xdaily,levothyroxine 25 mcg 1 !/2 tablets daily,pravastatin sodium 20 mg 1 daily, losartan-hctz100-12.,5 mg 1 every other day and 1 aspirin 81 mg daily.
I am having difficulty getting a refill due to non availability.
I am pleased with the effect on me. Side effects are minimal Is there any substitute for this RX that is similar. I live in Mililani, Hawaii.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Clonazepam could be a option

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

Since clorazepate is benzodiazepine group of medicine, clonazepam 0.5 mg can be a option for symptom management of sleep.

The other alternative is Ativan.

The former medication can be used in dose range of 0.25-0.5 mg while later can be used i dose range of one to two mg.

I hope this answers you.
Thanks and regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar