Posted by Daisy Elizabeth on September 12, 2004, at 0:09:47
In reply to Which benzo is the most potent., posted by BRC on September 11, 2004, at 21:10:37
My understanding is that the big difference is the length of time that they last for. Xanax is more short-acting, Ativan a little longer, and Klonopin the longest. My pdoc likes Ativan the most, i think, b/c it is in the middle. It's not a bad drug, I think it has done good things for me. No complaints about Xanax either. never tried Klonopin.
My understanding is that these drugs are also best for short-term rather than long-term use and/or occasional use rather than everyday. Have you tried an SSRI to help w/ your anxiety on a more everyday basis?
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