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A member asked:

I have an rx for alprazolam for 24/7 tinnitus.it works to calm. if i were to switch to valium, would i have the same feeling of calm at equal dose?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Likely: Both medications are benzodiazapines and should have similar effects.

Answered 8/12/2017

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