Posted by bulldog2 on January 4, 2009, at 17:05:46
In reply to Valium vs Klonopin...., posted by jms600 on January 4, 2009, at 14:13:55
> Hi everyone
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> I've been taking Valium on and off for the last few years now. Generally it has helped my anxiety tremendously and got me through some very dark times indeed, however, within the past 6 months or so it appears that I have built tolerance to the drug. Basically I have two questions:
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> 1) Is it safe to take more than 10mg in ONE dose? I generally don't - if not ever - take more than one dose in any one day. I've read that up to 30mg can be taken in one day but in DIVIDED doses. Could I take 15-20mg in one dose if I take no more for the rest of the day??
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> 2) Is Valium really the best benzo for anxiety? A lot of people on here seem to go for Klonopin. Would Klonopin be more suitable for anxiety? I guess I need something that's long acting and doesn't make me too drowsy (OK - all benzos do that), but basically I guess I'd use it a lot more in the day then during the evening / night.
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> Any advice anyone?
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> ThanksI used to take valium. I have taken klonopin for the last seveal years for anxiety. I feel it is stronger and longer lasting than valium. Some say it causes depression. That means your dose is to high. It's a powerful drug and to much can cause depression. Lowering the amount usually takes care of that.
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