Posted by mikerush on November 23, 2004, at 14:56:07
In reply to Re: klonopin Vs Xanat for Social Phobia, posted by woolav on November 22, 2004, at 18:41:15
> Hello, I was taking xanax for years for anxiety and social phobia. it worked and i thought i was very happy with it. Then my pdoc switched me to klonopin and the first few weeks were hell. (prob. xanax withdrawl) and then the klon. depression kicked in. But after a few months and an adjustment in my lamictal, its doing great for me. better than xanax for social phobia. I cant believe the difference it makes....for me at least.
I was originally prescribed Xanax for Panic attacks and it worked great but it did not last long but took effect very quickly. My doc switched me to klonopin and have been on it ever since (3 years) at 2mg a day. My social phobia has basically disappeared and I feel normal where before I was afraid to speak to people. I would recommend klonopin since it lasts around 8 hours compared to Xanax's 2 hours. I look at the addiction thing as something to live with, if the med works for you and increases joy in your life then why would want to stop. My doc wanted to take me off klonopin and I told him no that of all the meds I've taken it is the only one that has worked consistently for me.
> S
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