Posted by chemist on April 26, 2005, at 0:36:05
In reply to how long do benzos work?, posted by Paul Smith on April 24, 2005, at 16:30:30
> Some say only 3 months. Some say that there is no distinction between the sedative and anti-anxiety effects. Some say there clearly is, and though no longer making one sleepy, benzos can work on anxiety for decades. In other words, according to the first opinion, as soon as they stop making you sleepy they are doing nothing for your anxiety. Opinions and opinions on the net. And some in here say their benzos do not work for their anxiety any longer, that they only take theem to hold off withdrawal effects. What does everyone think?
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> P.S. Sorry for all the questions but i just have a lot of them. :-)hello there, chemist here...add me to the list of the other posters who find that long-term use remains effective...it has been just over 10 years now, and i've found comfort with alprazolam, an atypical benzo with a well-earned caution in re: dosage reduction. that said, clonazepam, diazepam, and lorazepam remain suitable and effective substitutes in my mind....alprazolam is just a nose ahead of the bunch for me...all the best, chemist
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