Posted by xbunny2007 on April 23, 2007, at 15:49:03
In reply to Re: How come it seems only 3-4 benzos are ever used? » James_glasgow, posted by Quintal on April 23, 2007, at 8:25:11
> I know it's certainly possible to obtain clonazepam on prescription under special circumstances in the UK
> I was referring to general prescribing habits, and in the UK diazepam reigns supreme while clonazepam has no license for anxiety and very few would prescribe it off-label even if you asked nicely
>(I'd say most aren't even aware of it as an anxiolytic)It is worth noting that the use of clonazepam is specifically mentioned in the BNF as a treatment for panic attacks even though its off-label. None of my GP's, psychiatrists and CPN's have been unaware of it or reluctant to use it. Compared to flupenthixol, pericyazine, trazodone and reboxetine which several were unaware of.
While I was in hospital the benzo I was given was either alprazolam or lorazepam - dont recal which, was a long time ago...Regarding the initial question, aside from the hypnotics is there really much difference in the effects of benzos? I thought most of obscure ones were cashins during the time benzos were popular.
Bunny
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