Posted by wendy b. on March 4, 2003, at 9:26:49
In reply to Klonpin and Diazpam are they the same?, posted by male34 on March 3, 2003, at 11:40:09
> are klonpin and diazapm the same type of drug is one better than the other (anxiety) whats if theres a difference?
Dear Male 34 & Ace,Klonopin (clonazepam) & Valium (diazepam) are both in the benzodiazepine class of drugs, which all are types of central nervous system depressants. Klonopin has a longer half-life, stays in your system longer, and provides more continuous relief, where something like Xanax (alprozolam) can be taken for a quicker response to more immediate symptoms, such as panic attacks. They are all older meds (pre-SSRI-class of drugs, like Prozac), and their effectiveness has been studied for years. The warnings (such as the one below) are often overstated, and doctors are sometimes leery of prescribing them. I've known people on Valium for years, though. Only thing is, I've read that the liver doesn't metabolize it as thoroughly (Mitch, or anyone? please verify?), and thus could be worse for your body overall. But you'd need to check that with somebody who knows more than I do about it...
Quick round-up from the NIMH site (but there's a wealth of information about them on the internet, search on google.com):
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202084.html
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Categories include:
* Amnestic --Diazepam (parenteral only); Lorazepam (parenteral only)* Antianxiety agent --Alprazolam; Bromazepam; Chlordiazepoxide ; Clorazepate; Diazepam; Halazepam; Ketazolam; Lorazepam ; Oxazepam; Prazepam
* Anticonvulsant -- Clobazam; Clonazepam; Clorazepate; Diazepam ; Lorazepam (parenteral only); Nitrazepam
* Antiemetic, in cancer chemotherapy --Lorazepam (parenteral only)
* Antipanic agent -- Alprazolam; Chlordiazepoxide (parenteral only); Clonazepam; Diazepam; Lorazepam
* Antitremor agent --Alprazolam ; Chlordiazepoxide (oral only); Diazepam (oral only); Lorazepam (oral only)
* Sedative-hypnotic --Alprazolam; Bromazepam ; Chlordiazepoxide; Clonazepam; Clorazepate; Diazepam; Estazolam; Flurazepam; Halazepam ; Ketazolam; Lorazepam; Nitrazepam; Oxazepam; Prazepam; Quazepam; Temazepam; Triazolam
* Skeletal muscle relaxant adjunct --Diazepam; Lorazepam
DescriptionBenzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZ-e-peens) belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system).
Some benzodiazepines are used to relieve anxiety. However, benzodiazepines should not be used to relieve nervousness or tension caused by the stress of everyday life.
Some benzodiazepines are used to treat insomnia (trouble in sleeping). However, if used regularly (for example, every day) for insomnia, they usually are not effective for more than a few weeks.
Many of the benzodiazepines are used in the treatment of other conditions, also. Diazepam is used to help relax muscles or relieve muscle spasm. Diazepam injection is used before some medical procedures to relieve anxiety and to reduce memory of the procedure. Chlordiazepoxide, clorazepate, diazepam, and oxazepam are used to treat the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Alprazolam and clonazepam are used in the treatment of panic disorder. Clobazam, clonazepam, clorazepate, diazepam, and lorazepam are used in the treatment of certain convulsive (seizure) disorders, such as epilepsy. The benzodiazepines may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Wendy
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