Posted by dbc on January 29, 2007, at 12:13:13
What is going on neurologically with alprazolam compared to other BZPs? This has been a question posed many times in different forms and i've never seen a real explanation of the mechanics. Is it just hitting more of the GABAa receptor subunits? Is it the fact that the triazolo-ring helps its pass through the blood brain barrier easier?
I ask this because currently im treating a panic disorder and i was getting to around 6mg - 8mg for a maintenance dose of ativan and then decided to switch to xanax and 3mg seems to easily keep things under control and im even considering lowering the dose a little. I have experiance with both drugs in smaller doses but this has confirmed my feelings that theres much more going on with the alprazolam than with most BZPs.
We generally tend to think that all benzos are created equal aside from their half life and dosing but im starting to think differently.
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