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Posted by mmcconathy on December 29, 2004, at 22:48:23
At first i thought it was a more mild sedative that doctors prefere over the rest of the benzo's to keep away abuse.
But im hearing in articles its classified under high-potency benzodiazepines.
Is it equivilant to Ativan?
and whats its duration.
Thanks@!@!
Posted by Maxime on December 30, 2004, at 1:47:07
In reply to Is Klonopin considered a potent benzo?, posted by mmcconathy on December 29, 2004, at 22:48:23
It's not a potent benzo. It has a longer half life than other benzos - 30 to 40 hours. Ativan has a half life of 9-24 hours.
Klonopin is the only benzo that can be used as a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder. I take 4 mg of Klonopin a night as a mood stabilizer. It doesn't knock me out.
In some ways it does limit abuse because the effect lasts longer so patients are popping them like they might xanax.
Maxime
> At first i thought it was a more mild sedative that doctors prefere over the rest of the benzo's to keep away abuse.
>
> But im hearing in articles its classified under high-potency benzodiazepines.
>
> Is it equivilant to Ativan?
>
> and whats its duration.
>
> Thanks@!@!
Posted by mmcconathy on January 2, 2005, at 20:11:24
In reply to Re: Is Klonopin considered a potent benzo?, posted by Maxime on December 30, 2004, at 1:47:07
I know each benzo has its own unique quality in helping branches of anxiety.
But i didnt know Klonpin was mood stabilizing
Xanax is for panic attacks
Valium i think is just general treatment, no charasteristics.
anyways im looking forward to your input.
Matt
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