Posted by sukarno on June 26, 2009, at 11:55:05
In reply to Re: klonopin question » floatingbridge, posted by Phillipa on June 20, 2009, at 21:46:42
Klonopin never made me feel high, although diazepam has (but not commonly). Klonopin takes effect quite slowly compared with other benzodiazepines (up to 45 minutes to an hour for it to take effect in most people). This is one of the reasons why it is considered to have far lower abuse liability. Rapid onset of action is more associated with abuse. (e.g. diazepam)
Klonopin really packed a punch though when it finally did take effect. I felt pretty tired and very, very sleepy the first time I tried it. One dose seemed to last for 12 hours.
Xanax is pretty good, although Xanax XR seems like it should be superior since you wouldn't have to dose it many times a day and the blood level wouldn't reach a peak, which would also reduce its abuse liability.
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