Posted by cache-monkey on March 15, 2005, at 1:53:58
In reply to Re: Klono not nearly as effective as X? (Oth. Benz, posted by yxibow on March 14, 2005, at 20:27:27
<< Xanax is much more quicker acting and tends to give an immediate euphoria rather than Klonopin which is much more subtle, so that makes sense that you felt that on the spot. Three weeks should be enough for rebound withdrawal although if you've been taking it for a long time that may not be true. Some of the anti-benzo crowd claims months to years but that's not really scientifically proven from what I know. >>
I don't think this is withdrawal from the Xanax. It's like the constant anxiety from my pre-daily-benzo days came creeping back in and blossomed back into full-fledged near-panic-but-not-quite anxiety. I think it's just that the Klonopin isn't as effective for me, maybe due to the differences you mention below.
<< I would say any drug varies between individuals... a benzodiazepine is not always just a benzodiazepine, although they all act similarily with different half lifes, and different sub-bindings at GABA and can vary suchlike in their makeup: (hypnotic/sedative [strongly so, e.g. Dalmane, Halcion], anxiolytic [e.g. Xanax, Ativan], anticonvulsant/antitremor [e.g. Klonopin]). But as said before, all do hit all those sub-receptors, some may be better than others or more immediate. >>Hmm. Interesting to know. How does Valium fit into this spectrum?
Thanks for the info!
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