Posted by Kon on November 7, 2005, at 22:33:52
In reply to Re: Max. frequency of clonazepam prn? » Kon, posted by Phillipa on November 7, 2005, at 20:55:38
> So what would be the difference between diazepam and klonopin? Both anti-seizure meds with a long half-life. Fondly, Phillipa
Diazepam has a longer half-life than klonopin (but diazepam is also quicker acting) so in general, withdrawal effects, if they occur, should last longer but should be milder in comparison to clonazepam. Conversely with a short-acting benzo like xanax, withdrawal tends to occur more quickly upon discontinuation, but should more severe but tend to last a shorter time. Klonopin would be somewhere in the middle. But again only about 50% of patients suffer true withdrawal upon rapid discontinuation even if after years of daily benzo use.
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