BenzodiazepineDosage
Long-acting
Diazepam(Valium)10 mg every six hours for four doses, followed by 5 mg every six hours for eight doses
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)50 mg every six hours for four doses, followed by 25 mg every six hours for eight doses
Short-acting
Lorazepam (Ativan)2 mg every six hours for four doses, followed by 1 mg every six hours for eight doses
Oxazepam30 mg every six hours for four doses, followed by 15 mg every six hours for eight doses