HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Is Klonopin Effective In Treatment Of GAD And Social Anxiety?

default
Posted on Tue, 18 Aug 2015
Question: Which one is more effective for GAD and social anxiety, klonopin or ativan.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
my choice is klonopin.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.

In my opinion, klonopin is better.

Klonopin has a longer half life than ativan and thus lesser chances of dependence.

Efficacy-wise, benzos have equivalent doses like 0.5mg klonopin is equal to 2 mg ativan.

So, my choice would be klonopin.

Kindly discuss this with your doctor.

Hope this helps.
Thanks.
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Shubham Mehta

Psychiatrist

Practicing since :2008

Answered : 2144 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Psychiatrist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Is Klonopin Effective In Treatment Of GAD And Social Anxiety?

Brief Answer: my choice is klonopin. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM. In my opinion, klonopin is better. Klonopin has a longer half life than ativan and thus lesser chances of dependence. Efficacy-wise, benzos have equivalent doses like 0.5mg klonopin is equal to 2 mg ativan. So, my choice would be klonopin. Kindly discuss this with your doctor. Hope this helps. Thanks.