Posted by Kon on October 18, 2004, at 0:08:04
In reply to XANAX To KLONOPIN????, posted by Violet4EVR on October 17, 2004, at 23:08:46
Adv's of Xanax:
1. faster acting but also leaves your system faster. If your anxiety is situational and predictable, xanax may be the better choice for as-needed use. While Klonopin can be used as-needed,(this is how I use it)it also stays in your system longer (along with prolonged sedation) perhaps when you don't need or want it.
2. Some evidence for xanax anti-depressant properties. Klonopin also has some evidence for this but there is also evidence that in roughly 9% of klonopin users it can cause depression.
Adv's of Klonopin:
1. Less evidence of cognitive impairment in comparison to xanax/ativan/valium.
2. On average, Klonopin has a lower dependency potential and withdrawal symtoms tend to be milder than xanax (if they occur).
3. More research studies supporting the efficacy of klonopin for social anxiety disorder than xanax.
4. Generally, easier to get a Rx of klonopin than xanax.
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