Posted by Chloe on June 14, 2003, at 9:59:31
In reply to Re: valium vs klonopin? » chloe, posted by Viridis on June 14, 2003, at 5:07:25
> I'd definitely try Klonopin (clonazepam) -- it works very well for me, with no side effects beyond those that I experienced in the first week or so (mild sedation etc.). I didn't react well to Valium; I felt too drugged-out, although I never gave it a decent trial. However, my impression is that Klonopin is more effective than Valium for the average anxiety sufferer.
I always wondered why most psych patients are on K rather than V. I have never been offered a trial of it in my long psych career. Always Valium. I am going to ask my pdoc about it next week. Do you take K on a regular basis or prn? I have taken Valium regularly for years. Is this common with K?
Thanks alot,
Chloe
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> Klonopin is great for me, and based on the posts here, it seems to rate very highly as an antianxiety med with few side effects for most people who take it. I strongly recommend a trial with it -- just give it a week or two to get over the possible side effects, which were minor for me.
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