Posted by notfred on September 1, 2006, at 17:15:13
In reply to Re: Clonazepam dosing » Phillipa, posted by Squiggles on August 31, 2006, at 19:51:37
> No-- my question is why do other benzos
> require an increase at shorter intervals,
> because of tolerance, and clonazepam does
> not? Was there a change in the chemical
> structure of clonazepam -- it's just strange
> that it is so unique in this sense.
>
> Squiggleslength of action I think. For someone who requires
every day doses of a benzo, it is going to take more for the benzos with shorter 1/2 lives. More frequent doses and higher doses to get to an average level in the body that will control anxiety.Peaks and valleys in levels are really hard on those who have constant anxiety. The longer acting
benzos (Val, Clonazepam) are better suited if one needs a benzo every day; after a few doses levels
are constant. Any change in levels happens slowly.
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