Xanax, Valium, Klonopin

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Hi everyone,

Xanax is a short acting benzodiazepine (tranquilizer/muscle relaxant/or sleep

aid) and is not generally intended to be taken long-term. It is very addicting

and most doctors, at least in this area, have been very careful and hesitant to

prescibe Xanax. Doses available are 0.25 mgs, 0.5 mgs, 1 mg, and 2 mg. So 1

mg, if taken more than once a day is something that should be discussed with

your doctor. Actually, it was the drug of choice to give for those who have

panic attacks years ago when I was nursing, but that may have changed.

Valium is a little longer acting benzodiazepine. It is given easier than

Xanax. It is available by tablet or IV (only available in a clinic or hospital

setting). I'm getting tired ... I believe oral doses are 5 mgs or 10 mgs.

Klonopin is an even longer acting benzodiazepine, even more readily given. I

believe the doses available are 0.5 mgs, 1 mg, and 2 mg. Anyone correct me if

I'm wrong. All benzodiazepines are addictive, some more than others.

Ativan is another benzodiazepine that is available. Before I sound too

anti-benzodiazepine, my husband has an old, severe back injury and has numbness

on the side of his leg, and more often over the years, is down flat with severe

back pain. His doctor asks if he is ready for a MRI, but must be willing to go

with recommendations if he has the test. He won't. I know why, because he

wonders " Who will take care of Barbara? She can't take care of me. " I argue

with him, but get nowhere. He takes a 0.5 mg tablet of Klonopin at night and it

helps him get to sleep. Both of us have back problems and have different needs

as far as comfort goes.

Hope this helps. Hope this brain fogged lady got it right, LOL!

Peace,

Barbara