xanax and klonapin?

[rachelrowe333]

I just switched from xanax to klonapin about 3 days ago and for some reason the klonapin gives me burst of energy now after the woozy feeling wears off. So this just isnt working for me at night but I want to get it in my system but xanax helps me sleep. SOOOOOOOO I was wondering if I could take the xanax at night along with my daily klonapins. Does any one know?

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

humm not sure maybe ryan will come on and let you know. wishing you the best

[tostressed]

That should be something that you ask your doctor. They are the same class of drug, but I am not sure. You don't want to take to much because they are addicting. I take xanax as needed, which isn't very often. I have never heard of someone taking both of those together.

[debaser23]

No, do NOT take the Xanax while on Klonopin.  I'm not sure why, but I got caught up in a conversation similar to your dilemma and the answer was an emphatic "no".  

If you need sleep and the Klonopin's not helping you with that, you can do what I do.  I basically just stay awake until I'm tired, and then I sleep.  Then I get up whenever I need to and usually I'm tired enough by the night time to get to sleep at a reasonable hour (if I have the discipline to actually do it).

The other alternative is a temporary one: dramamine.  Ask a doctor or at least a pharmacist first, but I was told this was okay.

[RCA7591]

"I just switched from xanax to klonapin about 3 days ago"

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Hello,

When making the transition from Xanax to Klonopin, there is a 3-14 day "window of vulnerability" in which you may undergo Xanax withdrawal. Why? Xanax's onset of action is immediate, and it does not accumulate. Xanax is rapidly metabolized and eliminated from the body. The clinical effect ranges from 4-6 hours after a single dose.

Klonopin's onset of action is delayed. Klonopin works on the principal's of steady-state and accumulation. Klonopin reaches steady-state in two weeks. Since Klonopin carries a longer half-life, it will not immediately replace the Xanax that you were using previously. There is a delayed effect, a "window of vulnerability". In two weeks, the drug will reach steady-state, and the maximum benefit will be obtained. By comparison, Xanax does not reach steady-state or accumulate, it's action is immediate.

Klonopin's onset of action (once steady-state is established) is 45 minutes - 1 hour. When dosed two to three times daily, the anxiety disorder is constantly maintained, as the blood plasma level is held at a steady-state. Unlike Xanax, Klonopin will not "wear off".

Klonopin and Xanax are NOT to be used concomitantly. Within the specified period of time (as outlined above), the Klonopin will replace the Xanax, and the insomnia will most certainly abate.

Therefore, I would advise that you continue to take the Klonopin as it was prescribed, as prolonged Xanax use leads to rapid tolerance and rebound anxiety. Tolerance is largely a non-issue with Klonopin.

You can expect to see an improvement shortly, provided you are taking the Klonopin at least twice daily.

Ryan

[rachelrowe333]

thank you so much for the feed back I really appreciate it. these forums have helped me so much.

[msanxiety]

Hi,I am being tapered off xanax and going back on klonopin at the same time.My dr is a pshy.He is ahving me cut the xanax back by 1 pill for a week and adddind 0.5 mg klonopin 3 times a day........so i guess u can take them together'