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Xanax vs klonopin
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teriod posted:
Is there a difference in the two? I was on Xanax & my dr switched it to klonopin. He said they are t he same but klonopin lasts longer. Is the chemical makeup the same?
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Patricia Farrell, PhD responded:
They are both in the benzodiazepine group and there is a difference in how long their action lasts. Your doc is correct.
 
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WillT responded:
My doc told me that while they are both benzodiazipines, and both addicting, Xanax is the most addictive of the two.
Good luck!


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