Xanax to Klonopin

[Sam_H777]

I have been taking 1mg of xanax 3 times daily for 2 years, it is not lasting long enough any more nor is it working as good as it use to iam also no longer sleeping well, so i started reading about other benzos and came across klonopin, this medication sounded like what i need to swich to do to my symtoms of anxiety and panic attacks. but i dont know how to go about asking my doctor for it, iam afraid that he will take me off compleatly.
is there and sugestions?

[level]

I think your doc would be happy to switch you to klonopin. Most don't like to prescribe xanax these days.

[Sam_H777]

Why is that?

[level]

Because xanax is very addicting and is typically not used for everyday use because of it's short half-life. It leaves the system very quickly and rebound anxiety occurs. Klonopin seems to be preferred these days because it is smoother and has a longer half-life. Valium is also another one that has a longer half-life. Xanax, Lorazepam are short acting benzo's and are a good choice for occasional use such as a panic attack coming on but the longer acting benzo's are preferred for longer term use. However, if xanax works for you then by all means consider keep taking it or try xanax xr which is a slow released capsule. Just talk to your doc and don't be afraid. They deal with it all the time.

[Sam_H777]

Thank you for the information!   Im sorry to keep bothering you, but do you think that if i was put on klonopin it would be the same dose or less. and also, my fear is that he would take me compleatly off of the benzos because of potential addiction and that would be a horrible thing for me right now, thats why iam worried to ask him. and i think that at one point i was going to be prescribed xanax xr but the price was outragious and i have no inturance.

ps. your information is greatly helping me. thank you again.