Posted by viridis on October 29, 2002, at 2:03:29
In reply to thanks Re: Klonopin as a dumb drug » viridis, posted by Franz on October 28, 2002, at 20:18:38
Hi Franz,
I hope that you can find the best treatment that works for you, and if benzos fit the bill, then I'd follow that course. I worried a lot about dependency etc. early on, but Klonopin really has improved my life greatly, so I plan to stay with it. Even if I do develop dependency (or already have) I'm much better off now than before, without any side effects.
By the way, my pdoc prescribed both Klonopin (clonazepam) and Xanax (alprazolam) simultaneously, and I used the Xanax quite a lot at first. I perceive Xanax as "stronger" than Klonopin in the sense that I can actually feel its effects coming on, whereas Klonopin is extremely subtle, but effective. I have lots of Xanax around but rarely take it now. However, it's a great help for very stressful situations, and doesn't seem to interact with the Klonopin. So, if I have an especially intense meeting or presentation coming up, or am having a really rough day, I take 0.25-0.50 mg Xanax in addition to the regular dose of Klonopin . Otherwise, I don't take it. A dose of Xanax over 0.5 mg makes me very sleepy, but 0.5 mg or below adds an extra calming effect that I seem to need once in a while. My pdoc seems quite willing to prescribe both (although he is cautious with benzos), because I use them responsibly and have responded so well. He's a very reasonable, intuitive person and really listens to what his patients say, unlike so many out there.
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