Posted by viridis on December 18, 2002, at 5:45:17
In reply to Why is Klonopin the Benzo du Jour, posted by MB on December 17, 2002, at 12:10:29
I agree with the other posters -- Klonopin has a very long half-life, so is less likely than many other benzos to induce dose escalation etc. Plus, it's a very effective drug for many, and has few side effects. Remember also that a large proportion of those here see psychiatrists, who are especially likely to appreciate these things, and also realize that K has mood-stabilizing properties, a plus for many patients.
I once asked my pdoc how easy it would be to maintain my drug regimen (daily K and Adderall, plus Neurontin and occasional Xanax) if I had to change doctors. He said no problem, except never ask a doctor directly for Xanax -- let them recommend it first, because Xanax in particular is considered "addictive". Apparently, Xanax has a bad reputation for abuse. Too bad, because it works very well for those who need it (like me, once in a while).
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