Posted by cubbybear on February 5, 2004, at 23:35:09
In reply to Re: Klonopin vs. Valium » cubbybear, posted by Chairman_MAO on February 5, 2004, at 7:55:17
> There is NO reason to switch. Klonopin itself is the "methadone of benzos". Valium's wacky pharmacokinetics make it less than desirable for this purpose. It also is more habit-forming.
> Why? It penetrates the blood-brain barrier faster than any other benzo, then gets redistributed out within hours. Nordiazepam is formed, which is also highly lipid soluable AND protein bound, accumulating everywhere; its long half-life doesn't matter if it doesn't hit the brain.
>
> Others probably would back me up on this.Yes, I'd like to see all the replies. . . your assessment is the first I've ever read in this regard.
If the overall consensus is that Klonopin is so much easier to taper off of than Valium, I'll change my plans.
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