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Comparing Klonopin vs Xanax

Klonopin

clonazepam

Xanax

alprazolam

Klonopin may be used in the treatment of panic disorder and in certain types of seizure disorder. Sedation is the most common side effect and it can cause both physical and psychological dependence.... more

Xanax may be used for the treatment of anxiety or panic disorder; however, it is addictive and withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Prescribed for Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Depression. Xanax may also be... more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
8.7
589 Reviews

For Anxiety I've tried Xanax, Valium, and Klonopin with my generalized anxiety disorder. Klonopin is not super strong but gets the job done and lasts a whole lot longer than the others. Not as easily addictive since you don't feel the need to take more because of its long half life. Please don't involve yourself with Xanax. It's terrible. Short lasting and way too strong.

9
Nuitdelamort

For Anxiety I have very bad anxiety attacks that occur at random. I take one in the morning and one at night and its helps he immensely I believe its a life saver it brings tears to my eyes. It relieved the torture of daily anxiety attacks which caused me great depression.

9
thank goodness
8.9
669 Reviews

For Anxiety This medication has helped me live a normal life well more normal. I don't worry much about nothing and I can go into Walmart and feel comfortable. My social life is improving as well. There were times I couldn't get myself to interact with people sometimes I wouldn't even answer the phone. I've only been on this medicine for a little over a month it has truly been a lifesaver. I am sleeping like a baby I can't remember the last time I've struggled to calm down and go to sleep only to wake up several times a night using the bathroom or just couldn't relax. My quality of life is getting much better.

9
chig81

For Anxiety I have GAD, PTSD, Adult ADD, Bi-polar & crippling panic attacks aka Panic Disorder. I was diagnosed with panic disorder at the age of 7. It ruins my life. I took klonopin for 7 years threw middle and high school. It worked okay but I always felt like something else could work better. I have been on Prozac, cymbalta, latuda, visteril, lexapro, Effexor, amnitriptalyne, celexa, Paxil, lyrica, neurontin, depakote, seroquel and risperdal. Nothing EVER worked. I finally am on a routine of; 40mg Prozac, 25mg amnitriptalyne, 40mg adderall a day, .5mg klonopin 4X daily, .5mg of halcion for insomnia. My doc recently changed me to 1mg Xanax 3X daily and it has been a lifesaver. I don't feel like a zombie and my mood has evened out!! Love it so much.

9
kshaw2012

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Common side effects include: drowsiness.

See the full Klonopin side effects document.

Common side effects include: ataxia, cognitive dysfunction, constipation, difficulty in micturition, drowsiness, dysarthria, fatigue, memory impairment, skin rash, weight gain, weight loss, anxiety, blurred vision, diarrhea, insomnia, decreased libido, increased appetite, and decreased appetite.

See the full Xanax side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 tablet
Dosage 0.5 mg
Per Unit* $2.74
Cost* $274.49
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Quantity 10 tablet
Dosage 0.25 mg
Per Unit* $3.81
Cost* $38.07
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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names

N/A

 Other alprazolam brands include: Alprazolam Intensol, Niravam, and Xanax XR

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

40 hours

20 hours

CSA Schedule

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4
Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
4
Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.

Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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FDA Alerts

N/A

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 921 drugs are known to interact with Klonopin:

  • 132 major drug interactions (916 brand and generic names)
  • 691 moderate drug interactions (3953 brand and generic names)
  • 98 minor drug interactions (792 brand and generic names)

A total of 932 drugs are known to interact with Xanax:

  • 138 major drug interactions (933 brand and generic names)
  • 689 moderate drug interactions (3831 brand and generic names)
  • 105 minor drug interactions (908 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Using clonazePAM together with alcohol can increase nervous system side effects such as dizziness,... more
  • Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with ALPRAZolam and lead to potentially dangerous side... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

June 04, 1975

October 16, 1981

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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