Difference Between Klonopin and Xanax

Hi folks...

Hope everyone is feeling great and strong today.

My anxiety and panic has returned a little bit. Not terrible, but moderate. Panic attacks are such a pain in the ass. Hate when they surprisingly pop up.

My doctor has me on "as needed" Xanax. I usually take a small amount at bedtime (5 nights a week).

I'm wondering if there is a difference with Klonopin...??
Many people I know have been prescribed that instead. I know it is given to people for seizures. I do not suffer with those, nor do the others that I know who are taking it.

Is there a big difference between Xanax and Klonopin??

Thank you much for your help.

As SC said, they have very similar mechanisms of action. They're both central nervous system depressants - meaning they calm all those nerves and physical sensations happening when anxiety occurs. Klonopin is sometimes used to control seizures - as it calms the nervous system (brain) to reduce seizures. The half life of Klonopin is like 30-50 hours, so it stays in your system a while.

I was recently prescribed klonopin for acute anxiety while longer term meds kick in, and I find it pretty useless! Everyone reacts differently, but it doesn't seem to calm me much at all. ::shrug:: But some people say it's saved them and all that works for them. So sometimes it's just a trail and error to see what works best for you!

Wishing you peace and reduced anxiety!

Not necessarily....

Longer/stronger does not always equal to better management.

Ask your doctor for sure...because I don't know the exact reasons why...(it may have to do with tolerance issues)

...but Xanax seems to be preferred for taking PRN for anxiety/panic.

S.C.

Klonopin has worked well for me. I've never taken more than 1 mg in a day and am now down to 1/4 Mg and will be off of it entirely in a month or so. I keep it around for when I see some dark clouds ahead and it's been real helpful. It takes about an hour to feel relief for me but I'm also taking a low dose. Xanax kicks in quick and is good for public speaking and social anxiety issues.