Posted by Viridis on January 17, 2004, at 0:21:45
In reply to Xanax XR vs Klonopin, Need input., posted by theo on January 15, 2004, at 16:45:38
I take Klonopin (1 mg/day) and regular Xanax as needed (a few times a month). Klonopin consistently reduces anxiety/panic and I haven't needed a dosage increase in the 2 1/2 years I've been taking it.
Xanax works very well too, but I became quite tolerant to its effects and now need several times as much to achieve the same results. This isn't a problem, since I only take it occasionally (and have never tried the XR form). However, I'd try Klonopin first, as it has much less of a reputation for tolerance and other problems. Xanax is extremely effective; I just wouldn't want to use it on a regular basis. I find that regular use of Klonopin, with occasional Xanax for "breakthrough anxiety", works very well.
Good luck!
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