Posted by back4abit on September 27, 2007, at 22:44:20
In reply to Re: Clonazepam differs from other benzos? » Amigan, posted by Phillipa on September 27, 2007, at 21:50:18
> Right and wierdly the pdocs seem to prefer it. But for some reason it depresses a lot of people me included. Only time I ever felt suicidal but wasn't if that makes sense was on klonopin. Called pdoc and he immediatedly put me back on xanax at the time. Now I take valium at night only. Phillipa
Lol "weirdly",klonopin is a very succesful benzo.Valium is a much older drug,not to say it doesent hold much value.
Yes klonopin does have a unique chemistry,i dont have the link now,i have posted it before,which explains how it differs and is even considered by some to be a mood stablizer as well.
Xanax unlike klonopin comes on fast,and hard,and leaves just the same,making it ideal for just what it is mainly used for,panic attacks,i.e plane rides and actual situations causing panic.
Xanax is not ideal for general anxiet,GAD as its short half life makes it a liability for people with known addiction issues,and even those with none,hence youll hear the joke term popping xannies as opposed to popping klonopin.
Klonopin is like a back bone,so it does create a depression when starting,sometimes working close with the med and doc can lower this,sometimes its just a pahse u have to endure,but in most cases it will pass and the drug will be a benifit,as in some cases people simply cant take the med.
However to state WEIRDLY is humourous,it makes complete sense for a docter to consider klonopin,phillipa im sorry to tell you but in general valium,again not downplaying its benifit,its older and usualy not considered first before klonopin or ativan which would be the two common ones.How you see it as a weird thing is beyond me.
In my personal opinion,which is all it is nothing more,it usualy works as follows,
ATIVAN - to try to keep the patient on a milder one and still address and treat the gad.Klonopin - When the gad is disturbing life,and there is mood anger,and aggressive all day anxiety from social to various forms.Also seems to be used to augment meds that might cause excess stimulation.
Valium - is just a all around time proven med,although i personaly havent seen it first line in the many people i know on benzos and ones i speak to,i still view it as a solid efficient benzos in eyes of docs.
xanax - this might cause some disagreement,but although u have docs who throw this at you (personal opinion) most careful docs will avoid this unless you truly fit its profile.This is just what ive seen first hand.Not to be held as any solid medical information.
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