Posted by chloe on June 16, 2003, at 11:36:04
In reply to Re: valium vs klonopin? » Chloe, posted by Ritch on June 16, 2003, at 9:43:12
> Chloe, the short half-life (12 hrs?) of Ativan (lorazepam) might be a problem for sure. The only other benzos I've taken chronically previously were chlordiazepoxide (Librium) and Valium and they both last much longer. OTOH, if I just take it at bedtime for sleep, and don't find the rebound anxiety (or rebound hypomania) annoying during the day that would suit me find. Too bad you had that paradoxical reaction-interesting that you didn't have that trouble with *others*. I am wondering about your thyroid situation as well. You may need to get an endocrinologist involved with your pdoc to straighten those out. Let us know how your appt. goes with the pdoc about the Klonopin----good luck---Mitch
Hi Mitch,
I think Lorazapam has a half life of about 8-24 hours, depending on how you metabolize it. It also peaks in 3-4 hours. So, like you said, perhaps taking it at night, you could avoid any rebound or crash. I believe, for the "average" user!, it is far less sedating and depressive than librium, valium or klonopin.Do you see you med person soon? I know you are thinking about also adding some lamictal (eventually) to the mix too...
Chloe
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