Posted by Sad Panda on June 12, 2004, at 0:24:44
In reply to Re: Generic Ativan (lorazepam) vs real Xanax, posted by Fred23 on June 11, 2004, at 22:41:14
> > (There is a post here somewhere where someone did a test like this with Klonopin, I believe, and found a lot less name brand was needed.)
>
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20040510/msgs/345283.html
>Hi Fred,
I think that people favouring the brandname above generic is testament to the brandname's aditional placebo power. I myself struggle to accept substitues even though I know they are equipotent. :)
Alot of people prefer Xanax above all others, but it is harder than all other Benzos to withdrawl from & I would therfore consider it a permanent solution. You should try out other Benzos first to see if your anxiety is kept in check with a continuos dose, or you have a continuos need to escalate the dosage. If you are dose stable on something else like Ativan, Klonopin or Valium, then permanent Xanax might be the best option. If you have a need to escalate the doseage, then you should look at alternatives to Benzos. Do you have an other symptoms besides anxiety?
Cheers,
Panda.
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