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Switched from 1mg xanax to 1mg klonopin abruptly and experiencing internal shakey sensations in my head. should i be concerned. happens often.

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Xanax: The drugs are both anxiolytics and have similar effect I would not worry about the side effects that are coming

Answered 1/2/2017

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Well: Xanax is a powerful but short acting medication. Klonopin is a long acting medication and 1mg may be a higher dose than you tolerate well. I would check with my prescribing doctor straight away.

Dr Seibert and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Switched from 1mg xanax to 1mg klonopin abruptly and experiencing internal shakey sensations in my head. should i be concerned. happens often.

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr Seibert and 4 doctors agreed

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