Posted by yxibow on October 5, 2006, at 3:19:17
In reply to Re: Klonopin: interfear with your breathing patte, posted by notfred on October 4, 2006, at 23:11:00
> I know that benzos slow breathing, but this seems to make it more irregular.
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> Nope, alone they do not slow breathing to a degree that is clinically significant. That is one of the major advantages to benzos, no respiratory
> depression vs. barbiturates.
Not true at all. Enough of a benzodiazepine dose will definately produce respiratory depression. Especially with alcohol consumption. They're not candy. But you're right, the difference between the window of therapy and the LD50 is far greater with benzodiazepines than barbitruates.
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