Klonopin Vs. Xanax

[Cherie762]

I was just switched from xanax 1mg 4x day..to klonopin 1 mg 3 times a day..I heard klonopin is better for bad anxiety , and lasts longer than xanax..true?



also taken off deserol and put on cerlexa..good choice or not,,Dr seems to change meds every time he sees me..

[Cherie762]

Ty both I feel kinda hapy for first time in long while,hope it lasts!

[Shanna707]

I have taken both xanax and klonopin.  I have found that klonopin is better for regular use to prevent anxiety attacks from occurring; whereas, xanax works better for me if I'm already having an anxiety attack or frequent attacks.

And, yes as M4 brought out klonopin does have a longer half-life, therefore, the effects do last longer.
Good luck, Shanna

[M4Y0U]

Your doctor switched the Xanax to Klonopin due to the chronic use and longer half-life. Klonopin is more suitable for long-term use than Xanax. It passes rapidly into the central nervous system, with levels in the brain corresponding with levels of unbound clonazepam in the blood serum. Xanax should only be used occasionally or for a short-term treatment of anxiety.

Celexa is a very common SSRI AD and it works for many people this might explain the medication switch.

Best regards,
M4