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xanax or klonopin

by chloejillgolden, Oct 08, 2007 12:00PM
I am taking 1mg 3x day of xanax.  I am thinking about switching to Klonopin because I am bipolar and feel it might be a better medication.  Can you give me some information on the difference between the xanax and klonopin?
Member Comments (4)

by HockeyShark, Oct 08, 2007 05:38PM
Ask you Doctor.

Klonipin is for long term use, Xanex is for short term, as you build a tolerance, and it no longer works after a while.

by debaser23, Oct 08, 2007 10:01PM
To: chloe
Concurred.  Ask your doctor, or preferably, switch doctors.  1 mg tid of Xanax will lead you somewhere you don't want to be, and in my opinion (unqualified) it's irresponsible to prescribe it that way.

by DragonTU84, Oct 08, 2007 11:22PM
The same goes for me. I had a shrink who prescribed me with Lorazepam (Ativan) 3X daily. I am thinking of switching to Klonopin. What is your take?? Should I switch?? The "shrink" seemed insistent that Lorazepam long-term would do me wonders over Klonopin or any of the other benzo's. What do you all think??

by heartfluttersflyawayplz, Oct 09, 2007 05:47AM
klonopin is better for both of ya the others your body gets used to and needsmore as time goes on . talk to your dr and see if they will switch you. good luck
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