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7 weeks pregnant, was on klonapin at night for sleep, now doc put me on bus par? does this work the same?
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Klonopin/buspar: Klonopin (clonazepam) and Buspar (buspirone) work by different mechanisms in the brain to lower anxiety/arousal. Klonopin works by the neurotransmitter GABA and Buspar by serotonoin. Importantly, meds like Klonopin are not safe from weeks 8-12 in pregnancy. It id always wise to share your med. Response, symptoms, and concerns with your doctor to be comfortable with your treatment!
Answered 11/28/2017
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No: It is not the same. Klonopin is a sedative, tranquilizer used to treat breakthrough anxiety as needed. Buspar (buspirone) is used to treat anxiety but it is not a sedative. They both treat anxiety but Buspar (buspirone) is nonsedating most of the time.
Answered 11/28/2017
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