Posted by andyboy on March 5, 2002, at 18:44:03
In reply to Re: xanax vs klonopin, posted by Frankie on March 5, 2002, at 2:16:47
I sit here and read everyone's comments-and yes-its true. Does an individual develop a tolerance over time? Many say yes, others no. I think that Alan is extremely knowledgeable (sp?) regarding this topic. Been on Klono for about a year (2mg/day). Although my body DID in fact develop a tolerance in time-it was only its side effects including, but not limited to-ataxia, unsteadiness, sleepiness, and slurred speech. HOWEVER, the theraputic effects have NOT worn off. My doc had no prob prescribing benzos to me pretty much right off the bat. Zoloft wasnt cutting it(loss of appetite/sex drive-2 very important things to me...) Klono saved me. Perhaps its not for everyone-but considering I had no prior substance abuse of any nature-he felt it was okay. There are exceptions to the rule-to claim that tolerance to benzos will develop in all cases is pure folly and completely undocumented. I suggest reading Alan's links-especially the 2nd one.
andy
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