Clorazepate User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Brand names: Tranxene, Tranxene T-Tab

Clorazepate has an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 from a total of 53 reviews on Drugs.com. 92% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 4% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Clorazepate

AZJJ
August 21, 2022

For Anxiety "I got a prescription for this after reading reviews. I had tried both Alprazolam and Lorazepam and found them to be very effective (and preferable) for anxiety... but not so not for sleep (yes, I know this is not a typical sleep aid drug). THIS drug is VERY effective for sleep, so effective you need to be careful with the dosage, my prescription is for 15mg and I took a half a tablet and it was very effective (male, 190lb). I had an excellent night of sleep but was still a little groggy the next morning... so will reduce dose to half of the 7.5mg. No other side effects I think all benzos are to be used with caution for dependency, though my MD claims a low dose daily will not be problematic. I will be skipping days anyway, out of an abundance of caution... though I am very pleased with this drug!"

10 / 10

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MollyW
Taken for 10 years or more
August 17, 2021

For Anxiety "I was first prescribed Tranxene when my 46 year old son was just 2 years old. I was taken to the emergency room thinking I was having a heart attack. It turned out to be an anxiety attack that had come up out of nowhere. At that time, my cardiologist prescribed it to me for anxiety. I have always only taken it as needed. One 7.5mg pill when I feel an attack coming on. A few years after I began taking Tranxene, another doctor put me on Xanax, saying it was much better than Tranxene but I would have to take it every day. It was a complete nightmare. It made my anxiety worse. He kept upping my dosage until at just over two weeks into taking it with no relief from anxiety attacks, I felt I was becoming addicted. I dumped Xanax to go back to the Tranxene as needed. But first, getting off the Xanax was awful! After only a couple weeks being on it, I had awful withdrawals. Since then, to this day, I only take Tranxene as needed. It WORKS! And now, my attacks are few and far between!"

10 / 10

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Benny
Taken for 10 years or more
December 2, 2019

For Anxiety "General Anxiety Disorder is a chronic disorder. The appropriate treatment for life is Tranxene. I take 15mg QID daily even at age 64. Anything less does not work. Maintenance dose even for elderly. I do experience sleepiness."

10 / 10

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Rx2009
October 27, 2009

Tranxene (clorazepate) for Seizure Prevention "Tranxene provided a tolerable transition from Valium dependency (for Grand Mal seizures) to less addictive options: Lamictal and clonazapam work for me at fairly low doses. Save the Valium for status epilepticus and such. Nothing works better, but the risks outweigh the benefits when you're talking everyday/lifetime seizure control."

5 / 10

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DeDe
Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 17, 2019

Tranxene T-Tab (clorazepate) for Anxiety "Worked great on my anxiety. I had to stop talking Tranxene because my insurance ended. Will start back February 1st. I already have an appointment set up. It calms you naturally and stays in your system longer."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
March 6, 2009

For Anxiety "My doctor prescribed this because of severe dizziness that other medications did not help. It knocked it out within 3 days, so I am very pleased. One thing about it for me was I could not stay awake after I took it, knocked me right out."

10 / 10

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Juju
Taken for 2 to 5 years
July 10, 2019

For Anxiety "Four years ago I started clorazepate 3.75 at night to help with a burning tongue and panic attacks. My dr said the burning tongue was from an overactive nerve and allergies I didn’t know I had to mint. Within three months the burning was gone and I didn’t have any more panic attacks. About three months ago my pharmacist started using a different manufacturer and at first I felt great... no problems. Then about a week ago (three months later) I started having very vivid dreams. Nothing that would cause me harm... just nightmares or very realistic dreams which I didn’t have before. I’m wondering if it started due to change of manufacturing pharma? I still feel good , no panic attacks... but I don’t like that these dreams have started and I’m wondering if they will go away once I get use to these pills from this manufacturer or if I should try to find another pharmacy that carries the other manufacturer pill?"

9 / 10

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makrysx
April 23, 2015

For Anxiety "I take 5mg for generalized anxiety disorder in an as needed basis. It makes sleepy and it doesnt help with the anxiety as I want it too. It is perfect for insomnia but for anxiety, it doesnt do much for me."

6 / 10

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Jackie...
Taken for 10 years or more
October 20, 2023

For Anxiety "This anti-anxiety drug is a lifesaver. It was first prescribed to me over 50 years ago when (Tranxene) was brand new and I had just tried to commit suicide, working three jobs to support myself and two little boys, getting no sleep and anxiety was more than I could bear. It goes to work quickly, you stop crying or wanting to bite someone’s head off and get back to work. It has zero side effects for me and has saved my sanity under terrible duress. I like that you can just take it as needed and when you’re over the hump, you can stop. Although I have used it off and on for 50 years, never more than prescribed and only as needed, it is now treated as an addictive, controlled substance that can cause suicidal thoughts."

10 / 10

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Lindsey
Taken for 10 years or more
January 17, 2024

For Anxiety "My anxiety manifests itself in the form of severe chest pains. I have never had nervousness, felt stressed, or had any of the characteristics usually associated with anxiety. About 30 years ago, my doctor switched me from another med to clorazepate. It has allowed me to live a normal life, which included testifying before governmental agencies, teaching extensively in certain areas of economics, and facilitating conferences all over the U.S. My normal dose is 15 mg twice a day and a third 15 mg if needed. I am now 79 and in the process of weaning myself under the direction of a new doctor. It is difficult as the pains return quickly, but I am making good progress. I have NEVER experienced any of the side effects supposedly associated with the drug. I am, for all practical purposes, a non-drinker and avoid caffeine. The biggest problem for me is pharmacists that run interference between my doctor and me. They consistently advise that I am overmedicated."

10 / 10

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Feeli...
November 15, 2020

For Anxiety "I have taken this drug clorazepate for at least 7 years. Over time I did need to take a higher dose for it to keep working. Starting at 15mg up to 60mg , half as soon as I get up and the other early afternoon. In the last 6 months I’ve been able to drop to 30 mg and it works wonders. I had sporadic anxiety , mostly social anxiety and physical symptoms mostly of sweeting and tension. With this drug , all gone. What it doesn’t do for me is help with sleep, but I’ll take anxiety relief anyway. I could not function without it"

10 / 10

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Chapin...
Taken for 10 years or more
September 29, 2020

"I have been taking Tranzene for over 40 yrs. At first I used it for panic attacks. I grew out of that. I have sleep issues now that I use Tranzene for. I take 1/2 tab of a 3.75 [lowest dose] with a tylenol and it does the job. With me, it has been a Rx. that has been very helpful."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 10 years or more
June 28, 2014

Tranxene (clorazepate) for Anxiety "I've taken this for years (3.75mg.) only as needed and it has always worked well and never given me that "high" feeling. It just brings me back to being myself."

9 / 10

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LMK
January 2, 2014

Tranxene (clorazepate) for Anxiety "I was on several different more common anxiety medicines and they would wear off to quickly. Tranxene seams to be more stable and consistent levels in my body. Very helpful."

8 / 10

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RoeMB
March 27, 2015

Tranxene SD (clorazepate) for Anxiety "I had taken this medicine in place of Xanax. I found Tranxene to be a life saver. Thank you"

10 / 10

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Daveg...
January 13, 2012

Tranxene (clorazepate) for Anxiety "Worked well for my panic attacks, not as fast as Xanax but worked!"

9 / 10

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Anonymous
June 12, 2013

Tranxene (clorazepate) for Alcohol Withdrawal "Kept me calm and less stressed and less irritable."

10 / 10

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Paint...
Taken for 10 years or more
June 23, 2018

Tranxene (clorazepate) for Anxiety "This generic drug has had a drastic jump in price in the last few years, I would like to know why."

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Crispy...
November 4, 2016

Tranxene (clorazepate) for Anxiety "I took it for a month to come off my valium it was great no longer on any benzos Its great"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
November 21, 2011

For Anxiety "Have used as needed for anxiety. 7.5 mg 2-4 times a day. Not habit forming nor no withdrawal problems if I stop taking. Does not make me drowsy."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
August 27, 2021

Tranxene (clorazepate) for Anxiety "Great drug , dr don't like to give , cheap med , they want to push more expensive"

10 / 10

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Clota...
February 11, 2023

For Anxiety "I have been on the medication for over 40 yrs..pls do not discontinue it. I am 2 old 2 wean off it"

10 / 10

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alankay
September 5, 2011

For Anxiety "Similar to Valium except no active metabolites. Was a very good anti-anxiety medicine for me."

8 / 10

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Mloww
January 31, 2017

For Anxiety "Good experience it worked for me well"

9 / 10

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Bob
Taken for 10 years or more
January 1, 2020

For Anxiety "Great medicine that works and proven over time."

10 / 10

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