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Valium Vs Ativan For Anxiety
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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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Valium (Definition)
Valium (diazepam) is an older benzodiazepine tranquilizer. It was the #1 prescribed drug (of any kind) in the us in the late 1960s but is used less now due to drug interactions and active metabolites. It is still used for anxiety and as "pre-medication" for uncomfortable medical and minor surgical procedures. It is habit-forming, should not be used with alcohol, ...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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What are the risk/benefits for atarax vs xanax (alprazolam) for anxiety?
Benzos: Atarax is an antihistamine, not my first choice for anxiety, it will make you tired though. Xanax is a benzodiazepine, which is effective for a panic attack, but long term use can lead to dependence/tolerance and possible abuse, while not effectively treating the underlying anxiety disorder. SSRIs like paxil (paroxetine) and zoloft are much better for long term treatment of anxiety, as well as psychotherapy. ...Read more
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Is Xanax (alprazolam) or klonopin best for anxiety n panic attacks?
Generally: ... The shorter the effect, the more addictive the compound is. Klonopin has a longer effect than xanax (alprazolam). ...Read more
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Is ativan (lorazepam) used for depression?
No: Ativan (lorazepam) is a benzodiazepine usually used for the treatment of anxiety. It may also be used to help with the anxiety symptoms sometimes associated with depression. ...Read more
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Is ativan or Xanax (alprazolam) better for extreme anxiety. Panic attacks. Etc?
See below: Their from the same class. Xanax (alprazolam) stays in your system for a shorter period of time, which makes it better for panic attacks but also makes it's addiction potential higher. ...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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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 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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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
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Xanax (alprazolam) vs anti-depressants for my social anxiety, which would you recommend?
Antidepressant: Antidepressant would be a better choice for the first attempt at treatment. They do not cause tolerance or withdrawal that can lead to dependence. Xanax (alprazolam) does have a higher risk for dependence. Xanax (alprazolam) can make you drowsy and many antidepressants on the market do not. ...Read more
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Is klonopin (clonazepam) or lorazepam better for nausea?Does lorazepam work for nausea
Maybe: These two medications are for anxiety. If the nausea is caused by anxiety they may help. Nausea can have many different causes. I suggest you contact your primary care physician to help with this matter. ...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 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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Can I substitute Valium for xanax (alprazolam) for one dose?
Yes: just bear in mind the valium will last a lot longer than the xanax! ...Read more
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Klonopin (clonazepam) and trazodone for sleep safe?
Yes: It is a safe combination. I can think of a number of clinical scenarios where this would be very appropriate and I have quite a few patients on this combination. ...Read more
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Take Klonopin (clonazepam) for anxiety and sleep,Fetzima for depression,what's an alternative for Klonopin (clonazepam) that I can use,take1mg 1am,1noon,2 bed?
Many alternatives: There are many alternatives, but it depends on why you're looking for an alternative. Is Klonopin (clonazepam) not working? Perhaps the dose in wrong. Are you looking to get off of benzodiazepines (the drug class that Klonopin (clonazepam) is in) altogether? If so, then your doctor should slowly titrate you off the medication (10-25% weekly or biweekly, depending on how long you've been taking) while initiating another med ...Read more
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Which one is better for withdrawal, lorazepam or klonopin (clonazepam)?
Depends on drug: It depends on what withdrawal you are talking about. If it's alcohol withdrawal, the most commonly used medications are diazepam, chlordiazepoxide, lorazepam--but Klonopin (clonazepam) or Clonazepam could also be used. Get a doctor's help for withdrawal. ...Read more
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Besides half lifes are klonopin (clonazepam) and Ativan basically used for anxiety?
Yes: While I primarily use klonopin, clonazepam in my practice, many other clinicians use ativan (lorazepam) regularly. They are both used regularly to treat anxiety. ...Read more
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Can o take diazepam (valium) for sleeping?
Not good idea: Sleeping pills should only be taken here and there, now and then, not everyday for weeks/months/years. Sleeping pills should be effective through the night and stop working by morning, which means they should have short half-lives. Diazepam has a 20-100 hour half-life, so it is still in your system all day the next day and is not a good idea as a sleeping pill. ...Read more
Anxiety (Definition)
Anxiety is a general term for several disorders that cause nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worrying. These disorders affect how we feel and behave, and they can manifest real physical symptoms. Mild anxiety is vague and unsettling, while severe anxiety can be extremely debilitating, having a serious ...Read more
Ativan (Definition)
Ativan (lorazepam) is a medication used to treat a person with anxiety or anxiety related to depression. Lorazepam is a type of medication called a benzodiazepine. It slows the activity in a person's brain, so he is ...Read more
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