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is clonazepam the same as klonopin
hi i am currently on .5 mg of clonazepam and i see alot about a med on here called klonopin i went online and it seems that clonazepam and klonopin are almost the same is this true? any one have any info or experience taaking these meds let me know.
steve
steve
I don't know if you noticed the date on this thread, but it's very old. I would doubt the person you are addressing is still even around.
That being said, I think it's great that you've found success with a regimen that doesn't include medication, but that doesn't discount the fact that meds have helped countless people, including myself. NOTHING is a "cure all"...there needs to be real work done to learn how to change the way we think and react in order to get anxiety to a manageable level.
There is no right or wrong way to address anxiety, something different works for everyone.
Anyway, welcome to MedHelp.
That being said, I think it's great that you've found success with a regimen that doesn't include medication, but that doesn't discount the fact that meds have helped countless people, including myself. NOTHING is a "cure all"...there needs to be real work done to learn how to change the way we think and react in order to get anxiety to a manageable level.
There is no right or wrong way to address anxiety, something different works for everyone.
Anyway, welcome to MedHelp.
hi ggreg, i understand anxiety disorders, but it can be very harmful to be on so many medications...i think these medications are giving you more problems than relief...i think the best way is to make a plan, see a therapist regularly and slowly go off all of these medications, and replace them with natural remedies and daily good habits like yoga, meditation, and a good nutritional diet instead of any medication. I find for instance, when i have a smoothie made of 1 banana+1 carrot+2 tablespoons avocado+1 tablespoon flax seeds+ 1 to 2 large Kale leaves, in 15 mins of consuming this, i actually feel an intense calm feeling coming over me. Nutrition and exercise and having healthy friendships and good relationships IS true medicine for the body and mind. Drugs only seem to give short term relief and long term problems..
It's not the actual drug but the innert ingredients that "hold" the pill together than can cause an adverse reaction. Clonazepam makes look and feel high accompanied with nausea. Brand name Klonopin makes me feel more or less in control with no adverse side effects while keeping the feelings of anxiety under control.
Think of it this way ..... If you have a chocolate cake at one restaurant and one at the other, they will probably not taste the same. The ingredients are more than likely the same but the recipe is different and thus there's a difference
Think of it this way ..... If you have a chocolate cake at one restaurant and one at the other, they will probably not taste the same. The ingredients are more than likely the same but the recipe is different and thus there's a difference
I'm not sure what you mean by "over-site"?
Generic medications are actually a good thing, they help to curb the ridiculously high pharmaceutical costs, which is why a lot of insurance companies will not cover the brand when a generic is available. There are ways around that, however. Most times, if your doctor simply checks the box marked "brand necessary" on the prescription, it should be covered. If not, there are usually SEVERAL different generic brands of one medication. If one doesn't work, you can always try another.
EVERYONE if different. While one brand may not have worked for you, it may work just fine for other people, and vice versa. So, there is just no way we can make such general statements about generics being "no good" or "not as effective", etc. It will vary with the medication and with each individual person.
If you find a certain brand of a medication works much better for you, then you need to tell your doctor and pharmacist, and make sure that's what you are getting. That being said, that doesn't mean that other generic meds wouldn't be effective for you. It's something that has to be assessed with each individual situation.
Generic medications are actually a good thing, they help to curb the ridiculously high pharmaceutical costs, which is why a lot of insurance companies will not cover the brand when a generic is available. There are ways around that, however. Most times, if your doctor simply checks the box marked "brand necessary" on the prescription, it should be covered. If not, there are usually SEVERAL different generic brands of one medication. If one doesn't work, you can always try another.
EVERYONE if different. While one brand may not have worked for you, it may work just fine for other people, and vice versa. So, there is just no way we can make such general statements about generics being "no good" or "not as effective", etc. It will vary with the medication and with each individual person.
If you find a certain brand of a medication works much better for you, then you need to tell your doctor and pharmacist, and make sure that's what you are getting. That being said, that doesn't mean that other generic meds wouldn't be effective for you. It's something that has to be assessed with each individual situation.
After having tried the Myland twice, I will no longer accept it, if the pharmacy tries to fill it with that worthless junk. Why isn't there over-site on these drugs?
Teva works quite well with their clonazepam. I take it for sleep and after this last batch of Myland haven't had a good night's sleep in a month.
I tried to get brand name klonopin but called five pharmacies in town and none had it in stock. It would have to be a special order and my insurance (BCBS at the time) wouldn't cover it.
Teva works quite well with their clonazepam. I take it for sleep and after this last batch of Myland haven't had a good night's sleep in a month.
I tried to get brand name klonopin but called five pharmacies in town and none had it in stock. It would have to be a special order and my insurance (BCBS at the time) wouldn't cover it.
It's not as easy as saying "it's the same medication". For all intents and purposes, it SHOULD be, but certain medications have a reputation of the generic version not being as effective.
It all depends on what works for each individual patient. Some people have no issue with generics, and feel they work the same for them, and others are adamant that there is a huge difference.
This is the kind of debate that will always be around.
It all depends on what works for each individual patient. Some people have no issue with generics, and feel they work the same for them, and others are adamant that there is a huge difference.
This is the kind of debate that will always be around.
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