My mom has been on Valium for probably 50yrs if not longer. She was recently hospitalised for a bladder infection which caused her to be confused. Much better but this week has been very confused again and is usually very sharp, active mind good memory. I found out that the Dr in the hospital who was treating her stopped the Valium and put her onto Clonazepam, now my question is surely after 40 yrs its not healthy to just stop it suddenly, she was shaking really badly the past few days I was not informed that she was on a new drug, feeling a tad annoyed as she was really confused this week and Im wondering if its the change of drug, any thoughts on this? She was on 2.5mg of Valium morning and night and this was working perfectly, why change her at her age,for heavens sake, she is 90! I just don't understand and am worried about the withdrawal effects of the Valium, should I insist that Dr puts her back onto the Valium? I do not know Clonazepam at all, perhaps some of the ladies who are familiar with it can advise. Thankyou