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I take klonopin .5 twice a day for anxiety and panic attacks. will clonidine do the same thing or have the same affect.
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No: Although they sound alike, they are not. If you are looking for a safer med than Klonopin, gabapentin may be helpful. Best first treatment is often Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) given by a trained therapist.
Answered 3/29/2018
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