Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 12, 2010, at 14:25:01
In reply to Re: Benzodiazipine maintenance treatment?, posted by Bob on March 12, 2010, at 13:59:31
> If Valium is such a breeze to get off of, then >why is it that docs don't seem to prefer it? In >other words, why isn' it
> a first choice as an anxiolytic?This is entirely dependent on where you live. Here in the UK, diazepam is prescribed far more frequently than any other anxiolytic benzo. Alprazolam (Xanax) is not prescribed. Clonazepam is used rarely and is not approved for the treatment of anxiety, only epilepsy.
After long-term treatment at high doses, diazepam is not a breeze to stop. Many people have difficulties. It is, nevertheless, much easier to taper than short-acting high-potency benzos such as alprazolam (Xanax) and lorazepam (Ativan).
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