Posted by Viridis on October 25, 2003, at 1:21:37
In reply to Re: klonopin vs xanax, posted by Kristine29 on October 22, 2003, at 1:44:59
Based on my experience (and that of my pdoc) I'd vote for Klonopin. It's great for anxiety and has some mood-stabilizing qualities, and for most people doesn't seem to induce tolerance nearly as often as some other benzodiazepines do. Xanax is very helpful for panic attacks, but I've found that even taking it occasionally, I've built tolerance to it that requires a higher dose (even though I only take it rarely). Klonopin, on the other hand, keeps working for anxiety and mood stabilization at the same dosage that I started with a couple of years ago. My pdoc says he's seen this pattern with other patients, and prefers to prescribe Klonopin for regular use.
I've tried Valium and really dislike it -- for me, Klonopin is much better, although it took a week or two to get used to it (the side effects were minor, though, and now I have no side effects at all).
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