Posted by maribeth on November 17, 2000, at 8:52:40
In reply to alprazolam? Re: Klonopin » panicchic, posted by Maniz on November 16, 2000, at 12:58:48
> Do you have any information about alprazolam (Xanax, ect) causing the same problems as klonopin (which I think is clonazepam) ?.
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> Which is the safest benzodiazepine for long term use ?.
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> Thanks
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> >Klonopin is only supposed to be prescribed for extremely short term use. Unfortunately, many doctors are not informed of that and therefore misinform their patients. The short term use is precisely becaus of its increeasing addictive qualities over time, that can in fact induce epilepsy if one tries to get off it.Panicchic-- I am terribly sorry! I just read over my previous post;
You wanted help and I gave you my "stock lesson 110". My answer to your
About "long term use' Klonopin - And some really good quality time with
with a really good, quality therapist. Work out the issues that may
well be at the core of what is causing you to need
the Klonopin. Make that a a goal of therapy. (Therapists LOVE clients who have good
well thought out-goals
quality time
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