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Posted by snapper on May 7, 2004, at 22:48:59
Hey all, I am just wondering .......is klonopin or xanax worse on short term memory? Or are all the benzos's and/or thier derivitives the same in this regard? Thanks
Snapper
Posted by chemist on May 8, 2004, at 1:08:01
In reply to xanax and short term memory problems...., posted by snapper on May 7, 2004, at 22:48:59
> Hey all, I am just wondering .......is klonopin or xanax worse on short term memory? Or are all the benzos's and/or thier derivitives the same in this regard? Thanks
> Snapperhi snapper, chemist here...in my experience with the benzodiazepenes ativan, diazepam, halcion, versed (well, when i had my wisdom teeth pulled, so only once, and i.v.), dalmane, restoril, and klonopin, the versed was a mind-eraser, but that was the point. the benzodiazepine derivative xanax has proven *for me* to induce the most serious anterograde amnesia, although it is in my current cocktail. so, from my personal experience, i would say xanax...all the best, chemist
Posted by snapper on May 8, 2004, at 2:12:41
In reply to Re: xanax and short term memory problems.... » snapper, posted by chemist on May 8, 2004, at 1:08:01
hi chemist I don't mean to sound stupid but what do you mean by anterograde memory problems-- ?
thanks
snapper
Posted by chemist on May 8, 2004, at 2:28:32
In reply to Re: xanax and short term memory problems...., posted by snapper on May 8, 2004, at 2:12:41
> hi chemist I don't mean to sound stupid but what do you mean by anterograde memory problems-- ?
> thanks
> snapper
snapper, no such thing as a stupid question: anterograde amnesia is what is best described as not having a real coherent memory of events that took place after your dosing. this is why many patients who go for - as an example - dental procedures are given 1 pill of valium, ativan, xanax, or even halcion before their op. it serves a dual purpose: it calms you down, and it makes the events that took place in the (usually half-hour) period before your op. a hard-to-recall memory, alleviating you of anxiety (and i think we are all afraid of dental procedures, to some extent, especially those painful ones!) reducing your ability to recall the big needles, blades, and the dentist (i am using this as a case example, so please take it as that) saying ``man, i have never in my 20 years seen impacted lower wisdom teeth like these - get the hydraulics!'' hope this helps, shoot me a reply for further clarification or if i have stepped on someone's toes.....and as an aside, i like going to the dentist.....all the best, chemist
Posted by snapper on May 8, 2004, at 2:34:15
In reply to Re: xanax and short term memory problems.... » snapper, posted by chemist on May 8, 2004, at 2:28:32
Posted by Kon on May 11, 2004, at 22:59:16
In reply to xanax and short term memory problems...., posted by snapper on May 7, 2004, at 22:48:59
> Hey all, I am just wondering .......is klonopin or xanax worse on short term memory? Or are all the benzos's and/or thier derivitives the same in this regard?
I have come across a few papers suggesting that memory impairment may be related to benzo's lipid solubility. The higher the lipid solubility the greater the memory impairment. Xanax has greater lipid solubility than klonopin so would be expected to have cause greater memory impairment. Diazepam has the greatest lipid solubility of all benzos. I've used klonopin, diazepam and ativan. I've experienced some memory impairment with all three. Can't remember which was one was worse :-)
Posted by chemist on May 12, 2004, at 11:07:32
In reply to Re: xanax and short term memory problems.... » snapper, posted by Kon on May 11, 2004, at 22:59:16
> > Hey all, I am just wondering .......is klonopin or xanax worse on short term memory? Or are all the benzos's and/or thier derivitives the same in this regard?
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> I have come across a few papers suggesting that memory impairment may be related to benzo's lipid solubility. The higher the lipid solubility the greater the memory impairment. Xanax has greater lipid solubility than klonopin so would be expected to have cause greater memory impairment. Diazepam has the greatest lipid solubility of all benzos. I've used klonopin, diazepam and ativan. I've experienced some memory impairment with all three. Can't remember which was one was worse :-)
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couldn't have said it better than Kon, and it is in line with personal experience...i was going to say something witty here, but i can't seem to recall.....in any event, all the best, chemist
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