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brannigan
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 Posted: 11/30/06 - 00:00 Post subject: Is Klonopin better than Ativan? |
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Hi! I used some time Ativan, but doctor prescribed me Klonopin. I have serious withdrawal effects. Is Klonopin better than Ativan?
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| Posted: 12/07/06 - 15:48 Post subject: |
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Hi! I used Ativan. Ativan could produce withdrawal reactions, if the drug is discontinued rapidly. For some time I use Klonopin. I think that Klonopin is much better. I feel better. You should try Klonopin. After some time you will see difference. Klonopin, works quickly, reduces anticipatory anxiety. Some patients develop depression while taking Klonopin. Drowsiness, fatigue, unsteadiness, also could occurs in the first two weeks. You should talk with your doctor about side effects.
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| Posted: 03/09/08 - 10:01 Post subject: |
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Only switch to Klonopin if you are going to try to withdrawal from all the drugs.
Ativan is an extremely fast-acting drug. It is in and out of your body quickly. That is why your body can start screaming for more within a short period of time. I know because I went through daily withdrawal from this drug without knowing it, for 9 months. It was hell.
Since switching to Klonopin, I have been able to taper off easier than on Ativan. My doctor told me I would always relapse on the Ativan if I tried to kick it because the withdrawal symptoms are so bad. The Klonopin has a much longer half-life, therefore stays in your body longer. Your body doesn't scream for it as quickly, like the Ativan, and you can deal with the withdrawal better.
You must taper slowly. Ask your doc for the .25 mg or .125 mg disolvable tablets. Take all the time you need, even if you feel like it's taking forever.
Most of all, don't stay on either drug if you absolutely don't have to!
Good luck,
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| Posted: 04/27/08 - 10:45 Post subject: |
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I have been on Lorezepam for almost 2 months. I had cut down my dose to 0.5 mg and wanted to withdraw from it completely.
I tried not taking it for couple of nights and I could not sleep and had felt weird and more anxious.
My doctor has moved me to clonazepam, 0.5 mg. I just started taking it and I feel better during the day time.
How long would it make it get off clonazepam? How much time should I give ? |
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| Posted: 06/09/08 - 02:54 Post subject: How to take Klonopin |
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| I usually take it orally. But I have tried snorting it. Not sure if it did anything though, except for clear out my sinuses and make my nose feel all cool and peperminty like. Its not bad unless you snort too much. Hope this helps. |
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