Posted by Fred23 on August 7, 2004, at 0:55:32
In reply to Re: Xanax vs. Valium.... » Fred23, posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 6, 2004, at 23:05:14
> Yeah, it's definitely a good drug, but (once again) possesses some qualities which make it more effective for some than for others. For example, Ativan has well-documented anti-hostility effects
(Which may explain why I'm getting more mellow with my co-workers, then.)
> The other side of the coin though is that many people find a distinct dulling of personality occurs when taking Ativan, which would be consistent with its anti-hostility properties.
> Xanax and Klonopin, however, have been very good to me... can't say the same for Valium, though.
> I personally have five friends that are benzodiazepine "weekend warriors". That is, they get whatever they can get their hands on and use it to augment their nights out at the bars on Fridays and Saturdays. Their benzos of choice are Xanax (of course), Valium (ditto), and Ativan!
As I posted elsewhere, my perception of the difference between Xanax and Ativan is that Xanax gives some sort of separation from reality, like having had too much to drink that one is "out of it" while Ativan is like having had enough to drink where one is relaxed and fully and jovially participating in something.
But, each person does have their own unique reaction to each particular benzo. It seems that most of the discussions here pit Xanax against Klonopin or Valium, but less frequently against Ativan.
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