Posted by Maria3667 on July 3, 2007, at 17:55:12
In reply to Valium, posted by SandyWeb on July 3, 2007, at 15:07:08
Hi Sandy,
As I've tried both, I think I can give a fair assessment. As a matter of fact, I found Klonopin to be stronger than Valium. The doc started me on 10 mgs of Valium, but this really didn't do a hoot for me except diarreah (talk about 'adverse events'!).
I also have PTSD due to sexual abuse as a child. Klonopin was quite effective at keeping the 'stress' at bay. I took 1.5 mgs for about a year.
> My PTSD is raging out of control. On Thursday my doc is starting me on Valium because he wants me to have a longer-acting benzo. I'm on clonazepam now, but I need too high of a dose on it. I've also tried the other benzos.
>
> Anyone have stories relating to Valium? It shocked me that he even offered it. I know that docs don't like to prescribe this one, for some reason. Thanks.
>
> Sandy
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