If you are taking benzos for anxiety, then I think its just a matter of trying out which one works well for you. You will develop tolerance to any of them over time, so they may not work as well anymore. I take 10mg Valium for pain and anxiety. It really works well for fibro pain, along with some hydro. As an anxiety med I find that if I take one in the morning, I am pretty much covered all day without having to fear a panic attack. It is a long acting med, so you have to be careful that you don't take too many in one day, as you may accidentally OD. Its happened to a friend of mine. She took some, then after awhile she couldn't "feel it" so she took more. It was too much and she didn't wake up the next morning. 27 years old. She also washed them down with alcohol, something you never want to do with benzos. I won't so much as have a small glass of wine or a beer if I have been on Valium. ITs too much of a chance.

I think its good that we can pick and choose which benzo we like best with the OP's. Unlike a doctor who will give you the lowest dose and no choice of which one to take. I think its a matter of trial and error. I also caution about addiction, as they are hell to come off of.

Be careful with benzos is the bottom line.

Sarah