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#1
Oct 07, 2014, 08:15 AM
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So heres how Ive always seen the chain of benzos
Klonopin, xanax, valium Weakest to strongest, is this a right depiction?
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#2
Oct 07, 2014, 08:49 AM
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I've been on all of them. I'm not sure any are weaker than others but Klonopin has a long half life and Xanax has a short one. I think Valium is in between. I was on benzos for 30 years but a nurse forced me off them and I have withdrawal syndrome (18 months going still). :-( I feel awful all the time and the anxiety is crippling. The deep breathing is hard because I have COPD. It's awful. They are wonderful drugs until someone decides to force you off them against your will.
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Oct 07, 2014, 09:05 AM
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And doctors are now hesitant to keep benzos on over a long period of time.
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Oct 07, 2014, 05:07 PM
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I'm on klonopin 1.5 mg twice a day and Ativan .5-1mg PRN. Not sure where Ativan falls, but it seems to calm me for a little while and then wear off. I haven't been prescribed the others.
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#5
Oct 07, 2014, 08:21 PM
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I've been on all 3 and would put Xanax first.
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Oct 07, 2014, 08:36 PM
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Xanax doesn't do much for me.
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Oct 07, 2014, 08:43 PM
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I found temazepam to be the most sedating. Valium had no effect on me except when given by IV route. Xanax 1-3 mg is sedating enough to sleep but not as bad to immobilize me as the temazepam.
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Oct 08, 2014, 07:47 AM
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I've been on all three, I fink klonopin to be the strongest and most effective.
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