Clonazepam vs Alprazolam

[mysterious503]

I'm interested in switching from a small dose of Clonazepam to Alprazolam. I know Alp is typically considered king in the world of benzos. Does anybody have experience switching from clonazepam to Alp? Was it good, bad, same?

[mysterious503]

Ugh. That sounds awful! I know benzos effect everybody differently. I actually really like the relief I get from clon. I'm always curious if there's something else better out there. I've had alp before a LONG time ago but it was in combination of stuff I'm not proud of and I would literally forget DAYS. So I am hesitant in making the shift but a lot of people talk so highly of it.

[mysterious503]

Actually being able to work is one of the most important things for me as much of my anxiety is associated with work. Thanks J!

[bluecoral]

I use ks@L@ls everyday to deal with the stress i have at work. Then when i get home i take a couple more and relax for the night with the family and my head is not spinning anymore, worrying about everything!!!! i take about 10mg a day and function fine, and i am a commercial construction superintendent so i am watching over anywhere from 10-100 guys at a time. I had a script for 4x2mg bars a day, moved and now can't find a doc to write my script anymore!!! so this is how i handle it. thanks for reading if you did.

[MoJim]

I have switched from alp to clon as well. Alp is still good for an absolute emergency, but clon overall has worked better for me. The longer half life has kept tolerance down. I have been to taper pretty easily with the clons and now only need them on an occasional basis, maybe once or twice a week.

When tapering I played a game with myself. I started by going one day a week without and then, when ready, I went two days and so on. If I was a good boy I would reward my self with an ale

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^ Sorry, a little off subject.

[mysterious503]

That's good to keep in mind. Maybe have alp in case of an emergency but continue with the clon as my regular medication. I really like how long it lasts. Typically it will last a good 6 or 7 hours. That is when it begins to taper off but by that time I typically don't need another dose as my work day is over. It's when I work 15 hour shifts that I need to take an additional dose.

[bluecoral]

So you think its a better idea to taper down on alps rather than stay at a steady dose all the time? Im curious about this clon@z@p@m and longer half life!! i didn't know that, i have been going back and forth between alps and diaz. is it worth it to get the clons in there as well and keep switching?

[bluecoral]

I was on a script of x@n@x for 5 years, 8mg a day. Moved and can't find a doc that will give me either of the prescriptions I was on so, here i am.

[mysterious503]

@mysterious503

At one point I was unable to source alp, so I took clonis instead. Personally I do not like them.

I was taking 2-5 mgs a day (to match my alp dosage)
Those clonitril are tasty   

I would often my self lost and my short term memory was almost zero. I would loose my keys or my wallet and forget where I put things. I lowered my dose and found I was functional but it didnt help my anxiety as much as alp. Just kind of chilled me out all day.  

Alos I found great relief with Diazepam. It has a long half life like Clon but I found it not to have the negative side effect i experienced with Clon

I guess this is kind of the opposite of your plan. but I thought id share regardless.
Hope you find the relief your looking for alp helps me a lot.

alos I found great relief with Diazepam. it has a long half life like Clon but i found it not to have the negative side effect i experienced with Clon

Larry

I really appreciate the input. I've tried a few different benzos to relieve my anxiety. I've tried diazepam which did work well but other than using iop's I have very little access to them. I also tried midazolam which I think may have just been too strong for me. I was a zombie. I take a small amount of clon with a small amount of lorazapam and it seems to provide the relief I need. However I do find the effects starting to wane. I fear going up in dose because I do not want to be a zombie. I need to remember "things". Lol. I know a lot of people on here really like alp so I'm very curious about people that have used both, so your input was great.

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I was on a script of x@n@x for 5 years, 8mg a day.  Moved and can't find a doc that will give me either of the prescriptions I was on so, here i am.

Wow that is a very high dose. Did you find it easy to function on this dose? My benzos are mainly for the work I'm in as it is a very high stress, high anxiety job. Sometimes I wonder if it's the job or the company. Kinda off topic lol. But yeah, I'm very curious how well you did on this Rx.

[ashylarry]

@mysterious503

At one point I was unable to source alp, so I took clonis instead. Personally I do not like them.

I was taking 2-5 mgs a day (to match my alp dosage)
Those clonitril are tasty   

I would often my self lost and my short term memory was almost zero. I would loose my keys or my wallet and forget where I put things. I lowered my dose and found I was functional but it didnt help my anxiety as much as alp. Just kind of chilled me out all day.  

Alos I found great relief with Diazepam. It has a long half life like Clon but I found it not to have the negative side effect i experienced with Clon

I guess this is kind of the opposite of your plan. but I thought id share regardless.
Hope you find the relief your looking for alp helps me a lot.

alos I found great relief with Diazepam. it has a long half life like Clon but i found it not to have the negative side effect i experienced with Clon

Larry

I really appreciate the input. I've tried a few different benzos to relieve my anxiety. I've tried diazepam which did work well but other than using iop's I have very little access to them. I also tried midazolam which I think may have just been too strong for me. I was a zombie. I take a small amount of clon with a small amount of lorazapam and it seems to provide the relief I need. However I do find the effects starting to wane. I fear going up in dose because I do not want to be a zombie. I need to remember "things". Lol. I know a lot of people on here really like alp so I'm very curious about people that have used both, so your input was great.

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I was on a script of x@n@x for 5 years, 8mg a day.  Moved and can't find a doc that will give me either of the prescriptions I was on so, here i am.

Wow that is a very high dose. Did you find it easy to function on this dose? My benzos are mainly for the work I'm in as it is a very high stress, high anxiety job. Sometimes I wonder if it's the job or the company. Kinda off topic lol. But yeah, I'm very curious how well you did on this Rx.

mysterious503

Have you ever tried gabapentin or gababalin for anxiety relief??  Gabapentin works wonders for my anxiety and depression without a lot of the negative side effects associated with B3nzos! Gababalin is its a more potent chem that works the same way on your nervous system as gabapentin.

They work on your central nervous system like a benz0 or antihistamine but in a much different way. I had not heard of this med being prescribed for anything but nerve pain until a friend told me it had helped his anxiety. After some research i tried it and found it a better and healthier alternative for me.


I posted this days before but the mods deleted a lot of my stuff. 

Hope you find relief, just know for most there isnt a magic pill for anxiety
Cognitive behavioral therapy helps a lot of people so you might want to give that a try. Assuming you have access to an affordable therapist

Goodluck

Larry

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P.S.

What line of work are you in if you dont mind me asking??