2 mg of Ativan is equivalent to 20.00 mg of Valium by standard diazepam-pivot equivalence.
The diazepam reference dose (pivot) is 20.00 mg, using Ativan's equivalence factor of 1 mg per 10 mg diazepam.
Note: Ativan is intermediate-duration (10-20 h) while Valium is long-duration (20-100 h). Duration mismatch requires careful clinical management during transition.
Ativan: Commonly used in inpatient/ICU settings.
Valium: Reference standard; widely used for taper protocols.
Next stepAll benzodiazepine conversions are estimates. Consult a prescribing physician or pharmacist before making any dose changes. A conservative starting dose (50-75% of the calculated equivalent) is standard practice when transitioning drugs.