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Posted by migration on November 6, 2004, at 1:27:45
Why is klonopin better for social anxiety than xanax?
Posted by anxiety_free on November 6, 2004, at 4:07:00
In reply to xanax vs. klonopin for SP, posted by migration on November 6, 2004, at 1:27:45
I'd go with Klonopin. Its cheap (generic), long-lasting and potent. Plus a lot of docs are giving it the "It" benzo status xanax used to have until it became a party drug for high schoolers. Anyway, I say Klonopin, start low go slow...1mg to start maybe. Beta blockers boost benzos, so think about that as well. You COULD do xanax xr, of course....I've heard good things about it. But my recommendation is Klonopin.
Posted by jboud24 on November 6, 2004, at 7:03:09
In reply to xanax vs klonopin, SP, posted by anxiety_free on November 6, 2004, at 4:07:00
Klonopin is better because it works better on my anxiety than 5mg xanax ever did. This is at 4mg Klonopin. The change in 4 days in my social phobia is nothing short of remarkable. It is a very potent and different feeling benzo than any I've tried before. But I'd go with Klonopin first.
Best wishes,
Justin
Posted by Glydin on November 6, 2004, at 7:10:22
In reply to xanax vs klonopin, SP, posted by anxiety_free on November 6, 2004, at 4:07:00
I don't know if it **is** necessarily better or worse or the same. I've noted the trend of posters here (and docs that are precribing, I guess) can change over time. At one time, many considered Xanax as better. Other times Klonopin was more a frequent finding. I tried the XR version of Xanax as a switch from Klonopin and did not find it as effective for me but I think it's up to how an individual reacts and the thoughts of the prescribing person. Regular Xanax has a short halflife and can burn out soon, but some do fine and prefer it.
All depends---
Posted by mattw84 on November 6, 2004, at 11:15:38
In reply to Re: xanax vs klonopin, SP, posted by Glydin on November 6, 2004, at 7:10:22
I started with Xanax, worked well taken as needed for those panic social situations; probably within 10 or 15 minutes of taking it. (At 0.5 mg) Then my pdoc switched me over to Xanax XR and kept the dose at 0.5mg -- this made the normal effective dose spread out over a 24 hour period which I found essentially useless. Have since switched to Klonopin and have been taking it at .75mg 2x daily. Seems to work fantastically, but have left me somewhat melancholic... moreso apathetic. Definately couldn't care less about being in social situations, so much so that I tend to just zone-out and rather than being nervous I just am not an 'active' part of the croud. So I am going to switch back the the Xanax XR at 2mg and see if it is any better, I will let you know. Good luck! Either way I think they are both better than any SSRI/SNRI could ever be for anxiety.
Posted by woolav on November 6, 2004, at 21:33:02
In reply to Re: xanax vs klonopin, SP, posted by mattw84 on November 6, 2004, at 11:15:38
Ive taken xanax for years for SP, and i thought it was pretty good, that is until my pdoc switched me to klon. (i am also taking other meds) but after about 3-4 wks on klon. i wasnt thinking as much about the pre-anxiety before an event like i used to. So, for SP, i think it works better than xanax.
Good Luck
S
Posted by ace on November 6, 2004, at 21:41:59
In reply to xanax vs. klonopin for SP, posted by migration on November 6, 2004, at 1:27:45
> Why is klonopin better for social anxiety than xanax?
In my opinion....2-6mg Xanax wipes social phobia out, period. But Klonopin has the advantage of a longer half-life.I would try Nardil first but....that REALLY knocks social phobia out!!
I remember I could eat in front of others or wear certain clothes...now I can walk down the street with food hanging out my mouth and no t-shirt on and feel like a prince, ha ha!!!!
Good luck buddy,Ace
Posted by ace on November 6, 2004, at 21:43:31
In reply to Re: xanax vs. klonopin for SP ?migration, posted by ace on November 6, 2004, at 21:41:59
rephrase...I COULDN'T eat in front of others or dress some ways before Nardil!
Oh, and I crack on to every chick around me now!!!
sorry gals out there!!!Ace
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