Half life 8 hours (shorter half life benzo)
Dosage
!Alcohol Withdrawal (5 dy)
:
Uncomplicated: 20mg q1-2hr, until
CIWA -A/B(< 10)
< 10
Complicated: 20mg q1 hr, load with 3x for complicated withdrawal. Then start
CIWA -A/B(< 10)
Prevention of Specific Phobia: prior to specific triggers