Posted by Viridis on December 21, 2003, at 18:08:43
In reply to why is xanax addicting, posted by 1980Monroe on December 21, 2003, at 10:31:32
Xanax is a great drug, but it does seem to have more potential for abuse than the other benzos. This is a very individual thing, just something to watch out for if you find yourself "enjoying" it. For me, it doesn't cause euphoria, but I developed tolerance quite suddenly, so I limit its use.
Klonopin is a pretty safe bet for anxiety relief with a low chance of tolerance, and minimal risk of "true" addiction. It's also much easier to get a prescription for than Xanax. I take Klonopin daily for anxiety and haven't had to increase the dose in over 2 1/2 years. I reserve Xanax for really high-anxiety episodes -- I never had a problem with it, but the rapid development of tolerance makes me cautious.
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