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Tranxene Vs Xanax
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Which is better, librium vs xanax (alprazolam)?
Both: Both of these medications are antianxiety medications. Which will be most effective for an individual depends on many factors. Consult your doctor about which might be best for you. ...Read more
Alprazolam (Definition)
Alprazolam is a short acting benzodiazepine, it does not last long in the system . So when used regularly with multiple doses to treat anxiety, it is associated with inter-dose withdrawal, tolerance and a resulting increase level of baseline anxiety. So in anxiety clinics, we use it only in cases of " flight , dentist or other infrequent anxieties, ...Read more
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Tranxene (clorazepate) vs. Valium what is better?
Whatever works: Either drug may be effective. Both are benzodiazepines. Both have strongly addictive profiles. Both are respiratory depressants and mood depressants. Both are significantly augmented by alcohol consumption. The less you take of a "benzo" the better off you are. This class of drugs needs frequent monitoring to avoid problems. ...Read more
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What benzodiazepine is stronger: klonopin (clonazepam) or ativan (lorazepam)?
They differ: Klonopin (clonazepam) is longer acting but takes just slightly longer to start working. Ativan works quicker but clears from your system quicker then Klonopin (clonazepam) although it can stay in your system for a while. ...Read more
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Alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam, or clonazepam, which is better?
Benzodiazepines: The medications that you have listed are benzodiazepines and used to treat anxiety, panic disorders, seizures, and are sedatives. These medications vary in the onset of action, side effects and all can be habit forming. The best medication is the one that best fits the patients clinical problem. ...Read more
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Is klonipin safer than xanax (alprazolam)?
No: The safety of any medication depends on its use or misuse. When taken as prescribed, for the treatment of a condition for which the medication is indicated for or deemed so by your doctor and closely monitored, the safety of any medication is improved. ...Read more
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Is Xanax (alprazolam) different from valium?
Xanax (alprazolam): Xanax (alprazolam) is shorter-acting benzo. More potent for panic attacks than valium. Both are addicting & tolerance develops with continued use. ...Read more
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Is tenezapam aaddictive like clonazepam or Xanax (alprazolam) ?
Temazepam: Tolerance can develop if taken every night for sleep for several weeks. ...Read more
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Is there a difference between tranxene vs xanax (alprazolam)?
tranxene (clorazepate): They are both anxiety medications. Xanax is a short acting and tranxene (clorazepate) is long acting benzodiazepenes. ...Read more
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What is more addictive, Xanax (alprazolam) or ativan?
Both: Both medications can be addictive. Xanax (alprazolam) acts quickly which is why it is desired by most people. Ativan acts relatively quickly as well but not as immediate as xanax (alprazolam). Both medications can be addicting and should only be taken as needed or as advised by your physician. ...Read more
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How is ativan (lorazepam)?
For what condition: Please give us a little more information. Otherwise you can look it up on wikipedia.Com and simply type in Ativan (lorazepam) if general information about the medication is all that you desire. Best wishes. ...Read more
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What is the difference between klonopin (clonazepam) and klonopin (clonazepam) wafers
Wafers : Wafers are oral disintegrating forms, faster action, no need to be swallowed, comes also in lower doses like 0.125, and 0.25 mg that are not available on the tab doses. Thanks. ...Read more
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Is ativan (lorazepam) addicting?
Yes: Ativan (lorazepam) is a benzodiazipine, this class of meds can be addicting, even small doses used over an extended period of time can be very difficult to stop. Some people take them as prescribe and find it very hard to stop, others can be more overtly addicted and continue to take higher and higher doses. In general best for short term use only. Try to avoid if history of addiction like alcohol. ...Read more
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What's the drug is stronger Xanax (alprazolam) or klonopin?
Xanax (alprazolam) vs klonopin: Klonopin last longer , xanax (alprazolam) has a short half life as can be very addictive, any how do not take any without u physician advise and discuss with him/her any question u may have. ...Read more
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What drug classification is xanax (alprazolam)?
Agree w Dr. Gilly: This is a benzodiazepine, which is a type of antianxiety medication. ...Read more
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How safe is temazepam vs other benzodiazepines?
They are all equal: In their side effects and safety, in equivalent doses, for the most part. Temazepam (restoril) is used as a sleeping pill, but is essentially identical to Oxazepam (serax). It is relatively short-acting, takes a couple of hours to peak, and is gone within 6 hours. It does not accumulate in people with liver problems. Too much can cause problems, and regular use can cause dependence, like all benzos. ...Read more
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Which is better, Xanax (alprazolam) or klonopin for anxiety?
Xanax (alprazolam) and Klonopin: there is no such thing as "better", "best or "worst" medication, only those that work and don't work, based on the patient's individual circumstances and genetics. ...Read more
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Is Xanax (alprazolam) .5 stronger than Xanax (alprazolam) 0.25?
Yes: Xanax (alprazolam) .5 mg is twice as strong as xanax (alprazolam) .25 mg. ...Read more
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What is ativan (lorazepam)?
A Mild Tranquilizer: Ativan (generic lorazepam) belongs to the benzodiazepine family of medications. Ativan when prescribed and taken appropriately can be used for the short-term relief of mild anxiety. It is addictive and has potential for abuse. Close monitoring is important. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest interval. Other members of this family include valium, xanax, (alprazolam) and klonopin. ...Read more
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How to deal with benzo withdrawal (xanax, klonopin, (clonazepam) ativan, valium, etc..)?
Not fun: Usually the strategy is to slowly taper off the benzo and use a long-acting one, and sometimes it's really, really slow. Here's a trick i sometimes suggest to my patients: when your dose is pretty low, gently drag you pill across an emery board before you take it. One time the first day, two times the next, etc. That way you're very gradually cutting the dose down. Good luck and stick with it. ...Read more
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Is Xanax (alprazolam) a narcotic?
No: Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine used to treat panic attacks and anxiety disorders. It is classified as a controlled substance by the feds. ...Read more
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Clorazepate (Definition)
Clorazepate (brand name tranxene) is a benzodiazepine (minor tranqilizer). Its active metabolite is desmethyldiazepam, which has a long half life in the body. It is not frequently used today as a tranquilizer, because it is fairly sedating, but is mostly used in the treatment of ...Read more
Xanax (Definition)
Alprazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine which is a kind of sleep-inducing drug ...Read more