Posted by Sad Panda on September 15, 2004, at 4:57:56
In reply to Valium vs. Klonopin Qx - Hurry pls, Ivan coming, posted by 4WD on September 14, 2004, at 21:58:44
> Can sometime tell me please how Valium compares to Klonopin in regard to treating anxiety/panic and or panic attacks? I mean what is the relative dosage (5mg valium = 1mg Klonopin?) and how does it compare in efficacy? Does it last longer or shorter? WOuld it make me more sedated or less? Would it make me giddy? Or still able to function?
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> Marsha
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>Hi Marsha,
0.5mg of Klonopin is equal to 10mg of Valium, but it varies from person to person. I haven't tried Klonopin myself but have heard that it is less sedating than Valium for the same quantity of anxiety relief, in other words, it has less side effects. Everybody has a favourite Benzo in much the same way that everyone has a favourite SSRI. You would want to try as many of them as possible to see which one you like the best, however, I would possibly avoid Xanax unless you are commited to taking a Benzo long term because it is the hardest to withdrawl from.
Good luck with Ivan!
Cheers,
Paul.
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