Can someone help me with this doctor recommended subsitution

[[Buddie]]

Hello,

I think I am going to try and switch over to Valium.
The tinnitus is getting unmanageable at lower doses, and although I am somewhat hopeful it will subside when I'm off, I think overall valium will be easier for me to taper. I have also read anecdotal reports that valium is easier on the ears, or in my case brain.

This is what he suggested:
Current Clonazepam dosage = 0.42mg total daily. Equivalency range Clonazepam 0.5mg = Valium 2.5-10mg. Agreed equivalency to base taper upon (discussed 10/14/2022) = clonazepam 0.42mg --> Valium 7.5mg

Taper Plan: Week 1: Clonazepam 0.25mg once daily + 4mg Valium once daily Week 2: Clonazepam 0.25mg once daily + 4mg Valium once daily Week 3-4: Valium 4mg twice daily Week 5 and beyond: Decrease daily Valium dose by 0.5mg-1mg total every two weeks until taper completed

This seems like an abrupt drop from clonazepam for me, so I'm wondering what I should do to switch over, or if any one has suggestions.

Note: I am not trying to spend a month crossing over, that's not an option for me. I would like to stick within the 2 week timeframe.

Any experienced advice welcomed.

[[Buddie]]

I'm not sure what you're asking, you seem unsure about stopping the Clonazepam at .25 mgs but you don't want the crossover to last more than 2 weeks.

[[Buddie]]

I'm not sure what you're asking, you seem unsure about stopping the Clonazepam at .25 mgs but you don't want the crossover to last more than 2 weeks.

I was thinking that .42 Clonazepam to .25 clonazepam was too much of a drop. I thought that it should be decreased more gradually during a crossover since Valium takes a while to build up.

[[Buddie]]

Okay, I understand, thanks.  I see your point, you'll be doing 40% decrease of the Clonazepam before the Valium has a chance to build up and we know that can take awhile to happen.  Can you discuss your concerns with your doctor?