Is clonazepam the same as a 1mg Xanax?
Question posted by colepieceofwork on 30 April 2013
Last updated on 7 July 2022 by SGalhs
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The mg is very likely not what the doctors ordered or what the pharmacies put on your prescription. The DEA allows companies to put 20% less in generic drugs than what you have been prescribed. And above all no generic is identical to the brand name and every manufacturer is different with the main and inactive ingredients. Never believe that you are getting the same as the brand name or that they are all the same. It’s one of the biggest lies the USA gov and big pharma scam you on. I’d like to know how to test at home medications to verify the actual ingredients and correct mg that I’ve been prescribed
It all depends on people's genes and how their body toleretes and metoblizes the specific drug. For example my genetic testing showed that the drug valium doubles itself (strength) in my blood, causing it to have an (obviously) much stronger affect on me. Therefore, .05 of xanax could heavily sedate someone who's genes react to xanax a certain way, whereas the same drug and dosage could have barely any affect at all on someone else.
The klonopin work good for some but if im having a panic attack bad day shoulder itch or blink Xanax makes me forget about it down side is the amnesia and accusation of new mystery items
Yes it has the same effect as xanax
Okay here's the Scoop: Ativan is the lowest of the four groups of benzos; then there's Valium; than Klonopin; and Xanax. Xanax only lasts for about 4 hours so if you're sick or going through withdrawal you're better off with Klonopi. But the milligrams are the same however with an Ativan, there are 10mg which is the equivalent 1mg of Klonopin or xanax and Valium, I believe also comes in 10mg and 5mg would be equivalent to a 0.5 of Xanax or Klonopin.
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Yes.
The fact that people talk about everything other than what you're asking is quite disturbing due to the effect these meds have on you..
What was the question again?
I've been prescribed xanax and klonopin at different times in the past, and find that 1mg xanax knocks me out within minutes whereas 1mg kpins just relax me along with a slight buzz... not bad. Takes a little while to kick in but once it does it stays with you for quite some time... unlike xanax... with those the effect wears off fast and you need more... which only made me extremely tired.
I've only done 2mg xans and the 3 mg Extended release. and I have been taking them both everyday for 6 months. and a different doctor changed me to klonopin 1 mg. 3 times a day. when I was on 6 mg of xanax. does anyone no if I'll go into withdrawals?
I'm no doctor or physician, but you most likely will. Going from taking 6 mgs per day of one benzodiazepine to 3 mgs per day of a different benzodiazepine is a big difference milligram wise, not to mention that they are two totally different medications. Yes, the are both in the same class of drug, but they are both composed of different chemical compounds & they both have different active & inactive ingredients. You will feel different, because Xanax gives you relief of your anxiety almost immediately & you feel the Xanax taking affect right away (except for the time-released ones of course), whereas the Klonopin is much slower acting, & lasts much longer in your body as does the Xanax. The Xanax work well for panic attacks, because a dose of it will ease the panic attack or make it stop almost immediately. Drs. nowadays rather prescribe Klonopin over Xanax, because it's a lot less habit-forming.
As I already mentioned, you don't get the sudden "rush" (if you will), that you get with the Xanax. A 3 mg cut of any benzodiazepine is a very large cut at one time! Not only is your dose being cut in half, but your medication is being changed. The way I see it, he/she should have added the Klonopin, & tapered you off of the Xanax. But again, I'm no dr., I've just been on both meds myself for over 17 years. So, my answer to you (as I already posted above), is yes. You will most likely feel different, with the med not hitting you right away, but your anxiety will at least be at bay for approx 8 hrs, vs. 3-4. You may have some racing thoughts, insomnia, chills, frequent urination & possibly some mild stomach cramping. You may also experience worse anxiety for the first few days to about a week. Just try not to get in your head too much (I know it's way easier said than done). Try to find something that you really like to do, & do it! It will keep your mind focused on that & not the fact that you're going through some withdrawals. Also, take some nice, hot baths. These will help with any muscle tension. Also, drink, drink, drink lots of H2O! Stay hydrated. This will also help with muscle tension/fatigue. HOPE THIS HELPED
I did! Big time for couple weeks then slowly got better up til about 45 days. I was in rehab about 8 days.
Is clonazepam the same as kolodipins
If you mean Klonapins than yes. Clonazepam is the generic for klonapins. However if you mean CLONADINE AND NOT KLONAPINS then NO THEY ARE NOT THE SAME THING. I didn’t use all caps to be rude just to make sure to keep the two meds separate as there is two different answers. I hope this helps.
I do not know if it is that's why I'm asking? Is 1 mg colazapam same as 1 mg xannax?
No clonzapam is defiantly not as strong as xanax. I've been on clonzapam for years and it helps with muse relaxation also... whereas the xanax is specifically only for nerves and anxiety.
Klonopins f-ing rock$!
Corpamsand Xanax treated for the same thing
I started taking clonazepam 1 milligram to help me sleep. But it is not helping. Seriquil. Nothing. What can help me sleep. I took 3 clonazepams yesterday just to sleep but was dizzy for 2 days after. Now I'm scared to take them again.
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Try 1 - 2 tabs of Dramamine about an hour before bedtime. Works great for me and I sleep soundly all night long. It's OTC so you'll have no trouble getting it. If it works, buy the Equate generic at WalMart. Trust me, be sure you're in bed snuggled for the night within one hour of taking it, or you'll spend the night on the couch or wherever you were sitting. Hope this helps.
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Seroquel is awesome if you're hypo-manic or coming down from a mania, using it to sleep is hard sometimes because it can cause restless legs I have to take cogentin with it. Elavils a mild anti depressants that works well to for sleep. Be very careful if switching from Xanax to Clonzapam, being if you take a high dose of xanax daily you could have seizures. Never be afraid of your Dr. discuss your concerns, I all ready side effects or troubles, we are there to help you, I if your meds aren't working. I It often takes a while to get the right meds that work for you. Good Luck
This is one good reason the government should legalize marijuana... I'll bet you if you got high on THC you would sleep perfectly, and you wouldn't have any dizziness or other similar side effects. Plus it's healthier for you than popping pills.
So many peoples reaction to this answer is, "I'm not a drug user." Well thats exactly what taking any prescribed pill like clonazepam makes you, just because it's prescribed by a doctor doesn't make it any less of a drug. And atleast marijuanas a natural herb, not a man made drug like pills are.
Have u tried Wal-Som? They r over the counter at Walgreens. They work great an there's no hangover in the AM. I wouldn't take Dramamine its a motion sickness pill that has a pretty intense hangover almost like drinking to much caugh syrup.
You should NEVER use over the dose as written by your doctor. If you cannot sleep, best to stay on your clonazapam dose as prescribed, and ask your doctor for an adjunct specially for sleep. Your BEST best, to avoid drug interactions, and get some great sleep, is over-the-counter Benadryl pills--take 50 mgs 30 minutes before bed, and I guarantee you will get at least a good 3-6 hours. If not more! If this is not working, go to your doctor and request a short (1 month only) treatment of Ambien, which is NOT another benzo like clonazapman--you don't ever want to stack benzo on top of benzo--throws your brain into crazy zone!
Try the benadryl--50-100 mgs for the MOST stubborn cases, And all available at most dollar stores for cheap! Good luck. Also, ask God for your mind to be slowed down, and if you keep up on your prayers, I guarantee He will answer. Cheers!
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Try triazolam 0.25mg. take two before bed. This is the only thing that helps me sleep
Try triazolam 0.25mg. take two before bed. This is the only thing that helps me sleep
The point of these meds is to relax you, not to knock you out.
Seroquel is a terrible medication they give to anyone to help them sleep. It's got horrible side effects, I just lost 150 pounds from being on 200mg to help me sleep. Now my dr. Has me on a cocktail of medications for sleep Gabapentin for nerve damage, 1 1/2 mg of Klonopin, carbamapezine (seizures and more) and 12.5 mg of mecilizine(benedryl on steroids). Don't be afraid to take your medication, take it as prescribed, and speak to your Dr if you're still not sleeping. Try to avoid xanax, they don't last as long as Klonopin make you want to take more and become a ejected trust me. Just be honest with your doctor about your sleeping patterns. I bought a cheap knock-off Fitbit. It wasn't as accurate as the real Fitbit period but at least it gave my doctor an idea how much sleep I was really getting which was about two hours a night.
You can't just take a pill and make everything okay or three I've been struggling with this for years period I haven't gotten more than two to four hours of sleep a night since 2003. I'm finally starting to sleep better but you have to be patient and I know it's hard because you haven't slept so everything seems to be spiraling out of control because you need rest. Talk to you Doctor I also take it to THC pill because I hadn't slept in so long and was such a nervous wreck that I couldn't eat I was down to 124 lb. You also might want to look into dietary changes, and lifestyle changes if you haven't already. I've tried everything and the most sleep I get is 5 hours a night and that's very rare.
Benadryl and some valerian root helps me sleep at night if I'm having a particularly rough one. I know some people swear by melatonin pills but thats not nearly enough to put me out. Hope this helps.
Try trazodone 50mg. I take one every night to sleep and it works great and I don’t feel groggy in the morning at all.
Clonazepam was the best one for me. Xanax turned me into a zombie, valium barely even took the edge off but clonazepam you take one in the morning and good all day till night time. Then if you're restless take one more or a half before bed. I also recommend trazodone to help sleep. I was prescribed that in rehab bc i didnt want Seroquel and honestly the heaviest sleep youll ever have. Wake up in the spot you fell asleep I swear
Try temazepam aka restoril. Its for insomnia and RLS and also is a high power benzo
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