Comparing Klonopin vs Xanax
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| Klonopin clonazepam | Xanax alprazolam |
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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... View 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. Xanax may also be used for... View more |
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| More about Klonopin (clonazepam) | More about Xanax (alprazolam) | ||||||||||||||||
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Klonopin has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 292 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Xanax has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 784 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect. |
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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. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Klonopin prices and generic prices |
View all Xanax prices and generic prices |
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N/A |
Other alprazolam brands include: Alprazolam Intensol, 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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40 hours |
20 hours |
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| CSA Schedule** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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. |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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A total of 488 drugs are known to interact with Klonopin:
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A total of 516 drugs are known to interact with Xanax:
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June 04, 1975 |
October 16, 1981 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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