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Can Clonazapam Be Used Instead Of Diazapam As The Refill Is Not Available?

last week I went to the doctor to get a refill on my diazapam prescription they told me that my normal dr. didn t work there anymore. when I asked for a refill on my diazapam he told me it was an old medication and he gave me clonazapam instead it doesn t work nearly as well. how can a get a prescription for diazapam. I can fax you my old bottles.
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Hello,

Welcome and thanks for your query.
Both Diazepam and Clonazepam are members of the benzodiazepine group and they work similarly. Of course some people respond better to one member of the group than another.
Both are controlled medicines requiring a valid prescription and the only way to get it is by your doctor's prescription. Explain to him that your symptoms are better controlled with diazepam than clonazepam and your doctor is likely to help you with a prescription for your preferred medicine.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.
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Can Clonazapam Be Used Instead Of Diazapam As The Refill Is Not Available?

Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. Both Diazepam and Clonazepam are members of the benzodiazepine group and they work similarly. Of course some people respond better to one member of the group than another. Both are controlled medicines requiring a valid prescription and the only way to get it is by your doctor s prescription. Explain to him that your symptoms are better controlled with diazepam than clonazepam and your doctor is likely to help you with a prescription for your preferred medicine. Do get back to me if you have further queries.