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Re: why klonopin ? » Francesco

Posted by Viridis on August 30, 2003, at 22:17:21

In reply to why klonopin ? » pseudonym, posted by Francesco on August 30, 2003, at 7:57:11

Effects of different benzos vary a lot. Xanax (alprazolam) is great for short-term anxiety relief and improves mood but wears off fast. Valium (diazepam) makes me feel sleepy and stupid, and I don't like it at all. Klonopin (clonazepam) lasts a pretty long time for me, has no side effects (once I got used to it) and makes me feel pretty normal, without all the anxiety. It seems to affect a lot of people this way, which is why it's the favored benzo. Plus, doctors are more comfortable with prescribing it than, say, Xanax, because the long half-life makes it unlikely that people will take it frequently, supposedly decreasing the chances of dose escalation and abuse.


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