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#399319 - 10/15/06 09:35 AM Klonopin vs. Xanax
VIZMAN VIZMAN Newbie Registered: 08/28/06 Posts: 41	What are you guys take on these two? I personally find klonopin to be superior. Klonopin keeps my head clear, allows me to function throughout the day and doesnt make me sleepy while keeping my anxiety under control. Also good overall feeling while on them. Most importantly, it works great at normal/average dosages for those who have develpoed a tolerance for benzos such as xanax. Xanax, I find to always need more, harder to process thoughts(kind of makes me clumsy and goofy) and at time can make me sleepy but nothing attacks anxiety during an attack better (maybe the klonopin wafers which I have yet to try). Also, addiction and harder withdrawals are more possible with xanax where klonopin can be more easily tapered and easier to get off.
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#399320 - 10/15/06 05:15 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
deborah7 deborah7 Banned: some posts looked like this user was trying to sell meds Registered: 04/16/04 Posts: 450 Loc: Northeast USA	It must be me.....A couple of my friends swear by klonopin and i believe them. a few months ago i was having trouble relaxing/sleeping and my doc prescribed me some. i took it with a cup of Earl Grey tea, lit a cigarette and waited for it to kick in. Next thing I remember is being woken from a sleep by a burning cigarette that landed in my lap---burned a hole through my pajamas....thank God that was the only damage. I put cig out and must've immediately gone back to sleep because i don't remember anything else and woke up the next morning. have to say it worked great putting me to sleep...i awoke refreshed....but, it scared me so much i never tried it again. deb _________________________ Though the mills of God grind slowly, yet they grind exceeding small; Though with patience He stands waiting, with exactness grinds He all. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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#399321 - 10/24/06 03:55 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
d_e_s d_e_s Stranger Registered: 10/07/06 Posts: 4 Loc: usa	I've been prescribed just about every anti-anxiety medication at one point or another. I thought klonopin was okay, but it just did not do enough for me. Then again, neither did Xanax! The only thing that really helped me with anxiety has been atarax (hydroxyzine hcl). It's actually an antihistamine which is used atypically as a sort of sedative. It took away all my symptoms of anxiety but did not make me feel "messed up" or fuzzy-headed like the benzos can. It also is not addictive, so I have to say that was another huge factor in its favor. I don't really have problems with anxiety very much anymore, but I did recently order more atarax in anticipation of the doctor I'll be starting to work with in the next few weeks (he's a real piece of work). In my profession I can't afford to question my own judgment as I would if I'd taken any benzos, so for me I'll stick with the atarax. But to each his (or her) own!
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#399322 - 10/24/06 04:53 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
Cooly Cooly Board Addict Registered: 02/08/05 Posts: 394	Klonopin makes me sleepy while Xanax makes me forget everything. Supposedly the long acting nature of klonopin makes it a little less hard to get off of, but I had to taper very slowly from it.
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#399323 - 10/24/06 06:02 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
fringer fringer Member Registered: 08/09/06 Posts: 193	To me, Xanax has a harder-hitting and more sudden punch and Klonopin is longer-acting and more overall smooth. I use Klonopin more often, and Xanax for sudden panic. Lately I've been weaning and switching to (currently) 5mg Valium and counting down. I noticed some time ago that on the weekends when I was going two days without a Klonopin I became REAL agitated, and that was the red flag that urged me to stop for a while. Benzos are too useful to ditch completely, but I don't dig monkeys.
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#399324 - 12/15/06 06:10 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
HiAnxiety HiAnxiety Journeyman Registered: 12/11/06 Posts: 72 Loc: USA </w>	I suffer from constant GAD. I've been taking Xanax for almost 3 years in low doses. It's been a miracle drug for me. I recently tried switching to Klonopin. While I felt it reduced my anxiety, my physical symptoms began coming back and I had trouble falling asleep again. The Klonopin didn't make me drowsy at all. But I guess these things work differently with different people. I'm staying with Xanax.
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#399325 - 12/15/06 06:14 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
lawnshark lawnshark Member Registered: 08/25/05 Posts: 115	i have been on xanax "as needed" for about 3 years and it works in situations right away....my dr is worried about me not sleeping and so prescriped klonopin instead of xanax and it doesnt do a thing for me....
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#399326 - 12/15/06 07:25 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
HiAnxiety HiAnxiety Journeyman Registered: 12/11/06 Posts: 72 Loc: USA </w>	Quote: The only thing that really helped me with anxiety has been atarax (hydroxyzine hcl). It's actually an antihistamine which is used atypically as a sort of sedative. I was prescribed Atarax once a long time ago, by a dermatologist for skin rashes, when I was going to various types of doctors trying to figure out what was wrong with me. (Turned out to be anxiety symptoms which, after thousands of dollars wasted on doctors, I figured out myself). Anyway, the Atarax did work amazingly well for me. But the doctor said he couldn't prescribe it again! It's funny, I've done a lot of reading about anxiety disorders but I don't think I've ever seen Atarax mentioned as a treatment.
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#399327 - 12/15/06 07:37 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
nephro nephro GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 09/04/06 Posts: 8814 Loc: UK, despite the rumours	Why couldn't he prescribe it again? You might want to try promethazine (PHENERGAN), which you can buy OTC in most countries.
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#399328 - 12/15/06 07:53 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
HiAnxiety HiAnxiety Journeyman Registered: 12/11/06 Posts: 72 Loc: USA </w>	This was over 15 years ago. I was only on it for a week or 10 days. He said it wasn't something I could take reguarly. I remember he wouldn't even discuss it with me. I started going to an allergist after that which was another big waste. I've never heard of promethazine, will look into it. Is it sold OTC in the US?
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#399329 - 12/15/06 07:59 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
nephro nephro GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 09/04/06 Posts: 8814 Loc: UK, despite the rumours	I'm not sure. I know 56x25mg tabs are around £3.00 in UK.
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#399330 - 12/16/06 08:20 AM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
BuckeyeFan BuckeyeFan Old Hand Registered: 10/29/06 Posts: 411 Loc: A cave in Afghanistan	Phenergan is only available by prescription here in the U.S. That is weird he said he can't script it again. I don't think he knew what he was talking about. -BuckeyeFan
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#399331 - 12/22/06 03:31 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
qbird qbird Pooh-Bah Registered: 09/02/02 Posts: 1199 Loc: Kitty Kat Land	I have used both and valium as well in the past. It depends on why you are taking it. For sleep/anxiety that kicks in fast, it would be xanax. For anxiety that won't give that rebound effect due to short half lives, it would be klonopin. Klonopin however doesn't help me sleep unless I take it in large doses which is dangerous. Valium I hate, it makes me feel like a zombie the next day; however, you can sleep with it and it is good for anxiety cause you don't feel a thing. I try not to use a benzo daily cause that causes dependence that is horrible to wd from. I find with stress that I am going through lately, a good benzo doesn't sound bad right now.
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#399332 - 12/22/06 04:10 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
amjacob amjacob Veteran Registered: 12/08/04 Posts: 530	I tried Klonopin and it gave me rather unfortunate side effects that I do not get with Valium, Xanax, or Ativan and had to stop taking them after only 2 pills. However, my psychiatrist decided to try Xanax XR (extended relief) and I have to say it is the best anti-anxiety medication I've ever taken. Although it is supposed to work 24 hours, the 2mg ones I take work about 8-12 hours. So, I am prescribed 2 a day for 24-hour coverage. They are not "hard hitting" like regular xanax and they don't seem as addictive as regular xanax either. They have a smooth effect on me similar to Ativan. Of course, everyone else will react differently. Unfortunately, my icky HMO will only allow me to see the psych about 12 times, so I have no idea how I'll keep my prescriptions going once I run out of my visit limit. Off Topic alert: My psychiatrist is also working on trying different anti-depressents on me. I'm Mr. anti-depressent side-effects because EVERY anti-depressent I've tried (and I've tried a lot of them) since the mid-80s have given me significant side effects that I couldn't handle (everything from MAJOR nausea, significant ringing in my ears, total disabling of my pain medication - hydrocodone - why, I don't know, etc.), and had to stop within just a few days. The latest one I'm trying is Prozac. He is giving me a low dose to start. So far, knock on wood, I haven't had any side effects from it. Of course, the question of whether it will work or not is a different story. So, I'm almost out of the NROP/IOP area although not 100%. I'm now mostly working with the psych and my ROP. My main doctor is useless and doesn't have a clue about anything. I hate HMOs.
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#399333 - 12/23/06 03:19 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
tengu tengu Stranger Registered: 02/03/06 Posts: 14	I have used both from both from iop and nrop (doc will not give me a script...no,no they are to addictive. how about a anti depressant?) blah!!! Anway those 1 mg alprax are great for slowing your brain down at night lying in bed tossing around trying to go to sleep, better than greenstones or sandoz from nrop's and cheaper. Rivotril is nice cause it helps me maintain through the day, specially if you not social and don't like being around people much. The much hyped clonotril (banakins) did nothing for me, better off eating a sweetart. Anyway just my two cents. Cheers.
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#399334 - 12/23/06 09:47 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
Mittenkitten Mittenkitten Journeyman Registered: 12/20/06 Posts: 66	I agree..klonopin seems to make you just more sleepy, xanax, I yawn a lot, but I also seem to forget stuff. I don't ever take more than 2-3 mgs a day, but still, sometimes I'm like, did that happen yesterday or today?
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#399335 - 12/24/06 03:23 AM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
nephro nephro GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 09/04/06 Posts: 8814 Loc: UK, despite the rumours	Amnesia is a common effect of benzodiazepines; in fact this effect is made use of in cases of conscious sedation. They can shove a camera up your rear end, it can hurt like hell, but you can't remember it afterwards, so it didn't hurt. Clever - if it works. It's worth noting that long term use of benzodiazepines can cause more serious damage to your long-term memory too.
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#399336 - 03/05/07 06:43 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
sos888 sos888 Banned. Dramatic drug abuser barking up the wrong tree Registered: 02/28/07 Posts: 96 Loc: N. Tex.	Indeed... many Dr.s are reluctant to prescribe benzo's for much longer than a couple of days (if any at all!. The research really indicates that patients become dependent even after only a couple of days use. I have been taking xanax for some time now. I taper down and go clean for periods, but living with panic disorder is not fun. The symptoms usually progess back up after 6 months without meds at which time I usually decide to start pharm therapy again. I actually prefer the short acting effects of xanax. They work nearly instantly and don't linger on for hours and hours on end. I definatly have experienced the memory probs that most of you are talking about, but found that they tend to subside as I continue treatments. JMO
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#399337 - 04/17/07 11:02 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
CheapTequila CheapTequila Stranger Registered: 01/18/07 Posts: 3	I know this thread was started a half a year ago, but I am prescribed to both Xanax and Klonopin. The Xanax is for emergencies only. In my personal opinion, it works faster and is very effective. But also, I find it more addicitve and is shorter acting. It also tends to produce a more "euphoric" feeling if you could call it that and is accompanied by more clumsiness and memory issues. BUT, I am an advocate for Xanax when a sever panic attack arises. In my opinion I was suggest Klonopin. It has been safer for me, and lasts longer. There are also reports stating that Klonopin is safer for long term use, and is harder to become addicted to. But, in conclusion, They both work wonders when taken with responsibility.
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#399338 - 04/18/07 01:09 AM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
mattscru mattscru Member Registered: 11/27/06 Posts: 194 Loc: Georgia	I agree with you completely. Of course mt doc started me on xanax but I would get to drowsey and Im a jet mechanic so thats a big safty hazzard. Im currently on 3 mg's of klonopin a day and it works great! I think it has a longer half life than the xanax so I have absolutly no withdraw symptons if I happen to run out. I dont get the "buzz" I did off the xanax which is a good thing, just good old fashiln anxiety control. My doc even told me she thinks its a far supior medication than any of the other benzos. Im sure some people like the xanax and ativan better that the klonopin, I would recremend it for axiety contrill to anyone. Matt
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#399339 - 04/18/07 01:53 AM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
Strawberry Strawberry GOLDEN EAGLE GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 01/29/06 Posts: 5336	Have I been here before? The old question never gets old. Everyone is effected differently by these benzos, you must have one prescribed and see if it takes care of your medical needs. IF not asked to be switched to another. IT's a bad idea to go by someone's recomendation that does not live within you. _________________________ .
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#399340 - 04/18/07 04:11 AM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
insomniac73 insomniac73 Pooh-Bah Registered: 09/15/05 Posts: 1469 Loc: Southeast U.S.	Quote: I know this thread was started a half a year ago, but I am prescribed to both Xanax and Klonopin. The Xanax is for emergencies only. In my personal opinion, it works faster and is very effective. But also, I find it more addicitve and is shorter acting. It also tends to produce a more "euphoric" feeling if you could call it that and is accompanied by more clumsiness and memory issues. BUT, I am an advocate for Xanax when a sever panic attack arises. In my opinion I was suggest Klonopin. It has been safer for me, and lasts longer. There are also reports stating that Klonopin is safer for long term use, and is harder to become addicted to. But, in conclusion, They both work wonders when taken with responsibility. Well put. I couldn't have written this better. I have taken both of these meds as well for anxiety and panic attacks and imo, Xanax is best saved for the panic attacks. It packs a punch and you are right, can be quite addicting. Klonopin gives me a mellow even feeling and is good for daytime anxiety as it doesn't make me as drowsy. Also, tolerance (for me anyway) rapidly climbed on Xanax. I still take it occasionally at night for insomnia but try sparingly. Insomniac _________________________ "Lois, less talky, more fetchy"-- Peter Griffin. Special thanks to "SUPERSCAPES" for sponsoring this AD and letting me borrow his sig line.
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#399341 - 04/18/07 06:13 AM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
JayAllen JayAllen Newbie Registered: 11/23/06 Posts: 44 Loc: South East	I have beeen prescribed both as well.I have to agree with what most everyone said.Klonopin last longer but dont have the drastic hard hitting power as Xanax,but then again with,insomnia, sever panic disorder,Social Anxiety disorder and agoraphobia the Xanax just works wonders.Klonopin next best thing and works well but does take longer to act
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#399342 - 05/03/07 12:50 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax
podgorski podgorski Stranger Registered: 12/08/06 Posts: 1	I took Klonopin 1mg two times a day for a couple of years and it only had a modest effect on my anxiety. I've just recently started taking Xanax XR 2mg/day and find it very helpful. It's mild and smooth and obviously long-acting. The once a day dosage is perfect for me because I have substance abuse issues that make multiple dosing throughout the day risky. I'm impulsive and have a tendency to overlap or take too much. With the XR I just take one pill in the morning and don't have to worry about it for the rest of the day. So far I haven't had any temptations to take more than that one. I understand the commonly accepted wisdom is that people with substance abuse histories should not use benzos at all, but they are the only meds I've ever found that helped me with my anxieties and phobias. None of the newer psych drugs like Zyprexa or Seroquel have helped and the new anti-depressants just make me feel worse.
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#399343 - 05/03/07 01:09 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax (Buspar?)
pilot223 pilot223 Journeyman Registered: 04/19/07 Posts: 50	Can anyone please advise if they have taken Buspar? I have both anxiety and depression at the same time, and I've heard it helps with both, without being addictive. Up until now, I have had good experiences with benzos for the anxiety and panic, but they make me so very tired, and some types are possibly increasing my depression. (I tried Zoloft years ago, and after getting to a suicidal stage after almost 2 weeks on it, the balance of it went down the toilet.) Now I am completely TERRIFIED of doing any anti-depressants. (I've heard many other similar stories, about Zoloft and several other anti-depressants.) So, PLEASE let me know about what you think of this Buspar stuff. It appears that the know-it-all medical profession is handing it out like they did Valium in the 60s. Thanks for your help!!!......Kim
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#399344 - 06/09/07 09:03 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax (Buspar?)
Bojangles69 Bojangles69 Enthusiast Registered: 05/17/07 Posts: 246	Quote: Can anyone please advise if they have taken Buspar? I have both anxiety and depression at the same time, and I've heard it helps with both, without being addictive. Up until now, I have had good experiences with benzos for the anxiety and panic, but they make me so very tired, and some types are possibly increasing my depression. (I tried Zoloft years ago, and after getting to a suicidal stage after almost 2 weeks on it, the balance of it went down the toilet.) Now I am completely TERRIFIED of doing any anti-depressants. (I've heard many other similar stories, about Zoloft and several other anti-depressants.) So, PLEASE let me know about what you think of this Buspar stuff. It appears that the know-it-all medical profession is handing it out like they did Valium in the 60s. Thanks for your help!!!......Kim I was prescribed Paxil for 2 years and it worked great. I got off for about 3 years med free than tried Zoloft. Paxil kicked in beautifully, it was wonderful, Zoloft was a nightmare of anxiety and panic attacks, I didnt flush them, I just keep them hanging around not sure why. I really think it all cmes down to the trial run. NOONE can tell YOU how you're gonna react to a specific chemical untill you actually try it, I still cant imagine most being worse than Zoloft.
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#399345 - 06/09/07 09:12 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax (Buspar?)
jebus jebus Journeyman Registered: 04/27/05 Posts: 80 Loc: bama	Here's my potency opionion (dosage aside): 1. Xanax 2. Valium 3. Klonopin _________________________ Yay!!!!!
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#399346 - 06/22/07 11:42 AM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax (Buspar?)
Bonkers46 Bonkers46 Enthusiast Registered: 10/24/02 Posts: 201	Quote: Can anyone please advise if they have taken Buspar? I have both anxiety and depression at the same time, and I've heard it helps with both, without being addictive. Up until now, I have had good experiences with benzos for the anxiety and panic, but they make me so very tired, and some types are possibly increasing my depression. (I tried Zoloft years ago, and after getting to a suicidal stage after almost 2 weeks on it, the balance of it went down the toilet.) Now I am completely TERRIFIED of doing any anti-depressants. (I've heard many other similar stories, about Zoloft and several other anti-depressants.) So, PLEASE let me know about what you think of this Buspar stuff. It appears that the know-it-all medical profession is handing it out like they did Valium in the 60s. Thanks for your help!!!......Kim I have taken Buspar and it does help. Perhaps your doc will give you some samples to try. It is certainly worth trying. I did this sample trial with the Buspar company (sorry I don't remember their name) and all I had to do was track my anxiety and send in my paperwork. They provided me with a little log book and I filled it out. Free meds for log. Win Win. _________________________ I want to Believe.
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#399347 - 06/22/07 12:39 PM Re: Klonopin vs. Xanax (Buspar?)
nephro nephro GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 09/04/06 Posts: 8814 Loc: UK, despite the rumours	Bristol-Myers Squibb.