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Posted by 4WD on July 18, 2005, at 23:28:43
I'm currently using Klonopin for anxiety/fear. Here's the problem. I wake up scared. It usually lasts for all the morning and sometimes on into the afternoon. Occasionally even till bedtime.
If I take .25mg of Klonopin, it doesn't start to help for at least 3 hours. If I take .5 mg it starts to help in about an hour and a half. But if I ccould take something that worked quicker, I could take less. I understand that Klonopin doesnt' reach peak levels in the blood for about 4 hours.
What I"m looking for is a benzo that works quickly, doesn't add to depression and has the least possible potential for dependence. (I know they all can cause dependence but some are worse than others, right?) I don't want to take Xanax - I fear its abuse potential. I don't want any kind of euphoria, just relief of the fear.
I want to take the smallest dose possible of a benzo and I don't like having to take more Klonopin than I need just to get a quicker effect. Some days the anxiety only lasts a few hours and it's a shame to take a drug that is going to kick in just about the time the anxiety would be beginning to lessen on its own.
Any suggestions?
Marsha
Posted by Declan on July 19, 2005, at 0:02:38
In reply to Quicker acting, shorter lasting benzo than Klonopi, posted by 4WD on July 18, 2005, at 23:28:43
I've never taken Klonopin, but my experience with all benzos (except oxazepam I think) has been that under the tongue works in a matter of minutes. Dunno why oxazepam was different, it always took 1 hour (one of the reasons it is my least favourite benzo). It also contained tartrazine which made my tongue and teeth go yellow.
Declan
Posted by CAROLINA on July 19, 2005, at 0:04:59
In reply to Quicker acting, shorter lasting benzo than Klonopi, posted by 4WD on July 18, 2005, at 23:28:43
i dont know of 1 benzo being less addictive than another but i have heard that some def. work more quickly. i am not 100% on which ones but u can always look them up or call a pharmacist. i have the same prob. re: fear and i take the clonazepam b/c it works best for me. good luck-take care Carolina
Posted by Phillipa on July 19, 2005, at 18:46:01
In reply to Re: Quicker acting, shorter lasting benzo than Klonopi, posted by CAROLINA on July 19, 2005, at 0:04:59
Carolina's right. They're all addicting. Xanax works the fastest under the tongue. Bitter taste but works real fast. I don't think you would have to worry about addiction. That usually happens to people who abuse meds and alchohol. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by 4WD on July 19, 2005, at 22:58:01
In reply to Re: Quicker acting, shorter lasting benzo than Klonopi, posted by Phillipa on July 19, 2005, at 18:46:01
Thanks, all. I'll try the regular Klonopin under the tongue.
Marsha
P.S. Phillipa, I used to abuse meds. That's why I want to take the least benzo I can.
Posted by Phillipa on July 20, 2005, at 17:49:14
In reply to Re: Quicker acting, shorter lasting benzo than Klonopi, posted by 4WD on July 19, 2005, at 22:58:01
Marsha, I understand. Fondly, Phillipa
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