Posted by chemist on May 1, 2004, at 19:24:35
In reply to Re: klonopin, posted by TEDAR on May 1, 2004, at 19:21:54
hi tedar.....please see my most recent 2 posts to patricia leahy in re: klonopin.....all the best, chemist
> > "klonopin is notorious for tolerance at about 6 months"
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> > I'm puzzled by this statement. I've taken Klonopin at 1 mg/day for about three years and haven't found any need to increase the dose. My pdoc says that he has numerous patients in similar situations, and likes Klonopin precisely because tolerance to the anxiolytic effects is rare. Klonopin ranks very low on the "difficulty of discontinuation" scale, even in comparison to many more widely prescribed psychiatric meds such as antidepressants etc.
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> > In contrast, I find that I develop tolerance to the effects of Xanax very quickly, even if used occasionally, so I really limit its use. As for Valium -- it makes me feel very disoriented and I don't like it at all.
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> > We all respond differently, but I've never seen any evidence to indicate that Klonopin is "notorious" for tolerance -- my understanding and experience is exactly the opposite.
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> > I agree with your being puzzled completely, in regards to the chemist's assertions with Klonopin.
> I am concerned with some of the benzo opinions that were given from the chemist. I have seen a ton of Literature on Klonopin as I worked for the company that marketed it, and also for companies that were competitors....Thanks TR
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