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A member asked:

1 tablet of lexotan 1.5mg a day and 1/4 of rivotril 0.5mg a day. which one has a stronger sedative effect?

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Unknown: Sedative effect is idiosyncratic. It is likely to differ between patients.

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Answered 3/3/2013

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Dr. James Henning answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Rivotril: Lexotan (bromazepam) in the dosage you describe is a mild sedative and rivotril (clonazepam), even at 1/3 the dosage has stronger sedative effects.

Answered 3/26/2013

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