Posted by Daveman on August 13, 2001, at 23:20:21
In reply to benzo stuff » Daveman, posted by Elizabeth on August 10, 2001, at 15:25:31
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> > Of course, panic disorder patients report staying on the same doses of Xanax or klonopin for years without developing tolerance to the anti-panic effects (as opposed to the sedation). YMMV.
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> That's not just patient report; it's a pretty well established fact. Some people say they became tolerant to the antipanic effects of benzos, but that seems to be the exception rather than the rule.
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> -eNo disagreement here:)
BTW, tho I always say YMMV (your mileage may vary), the valium substitution method is well accepted. That's not to say Klonopin doesn't work also, since I used Klonopin to wean off Xanax. But for those with long-term use who need to go especially slowly, Valium is preferred because, as a low-potency benzo (1 mg. Xanax= 10 mg. Valium), the dose reductions can be much smaller, particularly toward the end of a taper.
Dave
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