Benzos & Urine Drug Tests - Benzos Are Not All The Same Amount Of Time - Some 1 Day! Others 2 Weeks! (Page 3)

You can't just say: All benzodiazepines (Benzos) will take "this-long" to leave your body... That you will Pass your drug-test is you wait such and such of days. Especially with benzos since they don't all work in the same way - I know it really Sounds like they would since they're the Same Class of drug.. But it's just not so. There's some Major Differences between them. HUGE Differences people in terms of how long they stay IN your body and when you can pass a urine test and when there's no way you can for quite a while.

There's a few reasons for this... What seems to stand out as the main reason for this, has to do with what's called the half-life. The time between when you "feel" the drug.. and it Leaves your body entirely. And Not ALL benzos have this same half-life - some are different by weeks even!

And this half-life thing is a Very Important distinction between say Valium and Ativan. And it appears to be the major reason why some benzos are easier to get Off of than others are.

So Which ones are which?

Well I'll take a look at Ativan first. This benzo, ativan, is one of the shortest acting benzos out there. - This means it gets in, gets to work right away and gets out of there fast. like a navy seal. However... This also means that it's withdrawal symptoms will hit you fast and harder than the others with a longer half-life. It leaves your body Fast- Meaning Ativan will have Left your blood stream, urine, your entire body.. Anywhere between 7-20 HOURS you will be testing negative for Ativan.

Yup - Hours. So if you took a few Ativan Pills (mine was usually any where between 6-10 mg daily.. got higher after 1 or 2 pills stopped doing anything - But anyways so I'd take 4-5 2mg tablets every single day - and by the next afternoon? 24 hours later I'd do a urine test and Never did I test positive. Never. I'd take it without even thinking of what time I'd need to leave a urine-sample. So Ativan, this anti-anxiety benzo leaves the body completely - This Fast.

Now a Benzodiazepine that has one of the Longest Half-Lifes would be: Valium. It takes quite a while for this one to leave your body completely. Making it an easier benzo to taper off of and get off of - It is one of THE Worst Benzos to take if you're also taking drug-tests where they aren't allowed.

You may FEEL the valiums anywhere between 1-6 hours - but it Stays-Around inside you well after that time - (it's half-life) to about 14 days, give or take. that's 2 WEEKS with Valium - One DAY with Ativan. And they are Both from The Exact Same Drug Family.

This is Also Why some people will switch to Valium before they begin a full benzo detox, since it's withdrawls are less severe than the Ativan is. Again, the shorter-half-life: 1.) the quicker it's out of your system - but 2.) the harder the withdrawl. But you really NEED a doctor to help with exchanging one benzo for another - Because say 1mg of valuium isn't even Close to 1mg of Ativan! one does NOT equal one of the other. This is where people who've been pill-popping or using narcotics for decades end up on the slab at the morgue. Seriously people. Even the online Charts that TRY and give you a what equals what are not the same from chart to chart. This really should be a docotr-involved thing! And if you dont WANT YOUR Doctor to know this situation? - Go to an e.r. - Go on detox day 1 and a 1/2 and explain the situation to them. No Insurance? Give a false-name if you need too. You gotta do what you gotta do To Live another day! For with Life there's Hope for better days to come. Just be sure not to have ANY ID's in your pockets at all.

- Or get an appointment with a low-income doctor's office. That way you can tell This Doctor the whole truth without fear of retribution or losing your regular physician. Say How many pills - of what type and how often you've been taking. And he'll assist you and help you do what you Need to do to detox off without seizures death or even just that feeling like crapness. Say "scripts from different doctors sometimes" as to avoid him calling your reg. doctor.

And he should help figure out what.. say: (example) 4mg a day Ativan will mean in Valiums. Or maybe lay out an Ativan withdrawl amount and script you for those.

Because it is SO Dangerous to try this yourself!It Does NOT GO 1mg of one does NOT = 1mg of another benzo. Not even close! And the online charts are not even close to being the same nor even close to accurate. You could easily OD trying to figure the exchange-rate of Ativan to Valium or Valium to Ativan. Very Serious stuff, so ask a Doc if you think that's something you need to do. Seriously, no joke.

So if you're worried about or for your own Freedom or Methadone clinic or whatever it is - what/need to test urine-clean.. Ativan bezo takes ONE Day - While Valium or even Xanax is closer to Weeks. HUGE Difference, ya?

Also though - you gotta remember any of these type of "you should tests clean by whatever-date - is for those with healthy Livers. If you have Hep C or any Liver disease, medications are not Filtered OUT of your Body on time - or anything Close to usual, depending - and this is a good way and common way that 'we' tend to OD and die. What is usually filtered out in A Day.. if you have a problem with your liver, your body is NOT filtering them out in a day - but some of the medication if not most (depends of severity of the condition) means your next dose runs into the next one, and the one after that, etc etc might be adding up to one huge-overdosing amount - Since the med isn't being expelled - it can just get to a higher and higher level in your blood stream, within your body and BAM!! You OD on a dose you've been on without an issue for years - b/c now your 'filter' isn't doing the job it used to - and you die.

Just info we gotta pass on to each other - Knowledge is power my friends while ignorance is our mortal enemy.
So keep do what you gotta do - Just make sure we're all smart about it - and recognize what is REALLY dangerous - it's not a "you're acting like a baby" move, but instead it's recognizing stupid and dead when it's just a little buzz or some sleep that you're trying to get.

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so the methadone clinic do not just test for benzo the actually test for which name of the benzo it is ???????

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CHONE....ARE YOU BEING SERIOUS, OR JUST STUPID?

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I took 10 valium of 10 mg in four days that were prescribed to me for a severe back spasm. I was given a urine drug test from my oxford house 9 days later with was positive for benzos. This started the emotional roller coaster I have been on ever since. I took my last dose of the valium on Sept 126th at 10 pm. It is now October 31st and I am still testing positive for them via urine analysis. But I had blood work done twice last week on the 21st of October and the 24th of October and those results came back negative no benzo detected. So my question is why or how can my blood test be negative yet I am still testing positive on a ua dipstick? I am going to lose my housing over this and am completely deva stated over this because I have not taken anything since Sept 12th. Please help. I have been soo stressed out over this for weeks now last week I was really sick and didn't want to even take over the counter cold medication but ended up doing so anyways. I can not think of anything to help me out of this mess. I have drank so much water and cranberry juice it's rediculous.

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I've been taking 3 blue zanax every other day for about 3 months im wondering how long it will take to get out of my system if I drink nothing but water & pee as much as possible?

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I have been going to the clinic for subutex for over a year. when i was going every other week, i would take kolipines right after my apt. i have always came out clean. when i went to my months perscripion, i would do them only for the first week of the month. I was perscribed these for my anxiety long ago. it my older age i have learned to control it better, but sometimes i do need that medication. I havent touched them for a while, and then alot of things happened in my life at one time. was dealing with death of my father. everyday strss. i couldnt control my anxiety at that time and needed help. i did some 10 days before my next piss test and tested positive. i had to go down to going everyweek for 4 weeks, which went fine. now he gave me 2 weeks til my next apt before i go back to my month. i have 12 days til my next test and took some kolonipine last nite. my system was completly clean before i did it, and it has 12 days to get out of my system. do you think if i keep drinking water and helping flush my system better would give me a better chance? I do have to say something to the ones on here about just not being able to do them and dont take the chance if you know that you have to take a test. I dont know if you deal with depreshion, or anxiety,or any other problems. But its easier said than done when you feel the way you do and are trapped in your own mind. I use them for what their for. and they help. i think im doin good, trying to deal with it on my own. but every now and again, we need help. thanx for listining. ive never looked any of this up before and am glad that their are ppl out there that are going thro the same thing as i am.

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The same thing happened to me. I've been taking a low dose for years and suddenly, my last 3 screens have come up NEGATIVE for them. And everyone looks at me as though I'm lying. It makes no sense. Is there a medical reason for this?

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I am in a weird situation. I am prescribed 3mg clonopin daily. I am made to take urine test by the doctors whenever they deem necessary. I have been off of marijuana (one of the main reasons for my anxiety) but have recently smoked and won't pass my drug test. Will the Dr. Office urine test, test positive for benzos if I give my kpins to a clean friend the night and morning before? All I need is a positive for benzo and a negative for anything else. I smoked a decent amount for the first time in 3 months so that is why this question is relevant. So basically I'm asking how long does it take for clonopin to show up in ones urine, on a drug screen and can the Dr tell if my benzo levels are lower. Most importantly i just can't fail for pot. Any helpful answer are greatly appreciated. Thanks

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Hi been there, i have a question that may be a little off the subject but by reading ur post u seem to know ur facts when it comes to this stuff, i am and have been diagnosed with ptss and i have been for many years now, ever since my husband took his own life right in front of me. I get perscribed 3 1 mg xanax daily but as we all know our tolerance seems to grow higher and higher, so it has recently lead me to go find extras off the street so therefore im probly taking anywhere between 8-10 mg a day, not for the high but for the anxiety, nightmares and dangerously high blood pressure due to stress. Well my doctor sends my urine screen off each month to check my levels and im within 12 days of having to go for my next appt. Im trying to wean down as we speak but for the time being what do u suggest i can do to get my levels back down to at least close to where they are suppose to be?? I know im supose to test positive for benzos but im worried to death because if he sees that im taking more than he is giving me then what?? idk!! So how long would it take me to get my levels down some and how long does this usually take to work?? Please help!! Thanks in advance!!

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The exactly same thing happened to me with klonopin. I had been with my doc for 15 years and considered her family. I was given no chance to defend myself. I was devastated.

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I am on Suboxen and xanax i have to have my xanax level down i get 4 a day mg the dr is fine with that but he thinks I'm taking more i found out the tezapam i take at night is also a benso so i have not took those in 2days i am going to inform him about the tezapam but as well do you know how i can get my levels down by Tuesday today Sunday !???

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I took 1 blue xanax haven't done any in years only one pill 1mg. How long will it take to be clean for a swab test...

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I've been in that situation before and you know what I did yes coloration to it is higher if you take more of course toleration not coloration lol but anyways so my body was getting immune to it as well as it seems like your is too I try to go one day up in the morning and half of a 1 milligram or half of a to milligram whichever your prescribed take half of that and then drink some peppermint tea that is also a home remedies for anxiety and then and the afternoon take the other half and then by the next day your tolerance will not be so I so if you take one the next day and then one in the afternoon one in the morning you will get back on your regular schedule and your level should straighten out best wishes Jenny

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its just starting for me today!!!!!

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Ok I have been on anxiety meds for about 2 yrs now. About 2 mths qgo I was put on konolipin. I ran out so I took xanax for about a week. I stopped the day b4 my drug test 4 a new job that I really need. Will they show up the same...

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You'll be fine. I'm being detixed off my clinic for abusing benzos. What state do you live in if you don't mind me asking? Delaware has,AC STRICT no tolerance policy for mixing the two drugs.

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Will 5 MG of valium show up on drug test if I took the night before

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So how long would xanax take to get out of urine? I took about 8 over the weekend; a big f*** up. I got a urine test for probation tomorrow.

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I'm also being detoxed. I've had 2 20 MG drops in the last 45 days. I think pretty soon they're gonna start detoxing me 2 mgs every 2 days. Im scared out of my mind.

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My mother was on prescribed Ativan and her urine did not show it. Despite the fact that she insisted she regularly took it she was refused further care also. And not offered an explanation or another test.

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Even if u drank bunch of water

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