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Is Ativan Better Than Klonopin For The Treatment Of Anxiety?
HI. Ive been on klonopin on and off for 5 years and it doesnt work as well for me anymore, when ever i go back on it now . (for my anxiety) was wondering if i started taking ativan instead this time, will my body be less used to ativan and work better than klonopin? or is ativan even weaker than klonopin. Thanks!!!
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
Hello,
Ativan is a brand name of Lorazepam and Clonotril is a newer drug belongs to the same class.
Clonotril is better than Ativan as it has got fewer side effects. Ativan should not be used for longer duration.
You can consult a psychiatrist and ask for better alternatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Ativan is a brand name of Lorazepam and Clonotril is a newer drug belongs to the same class.
Clonotril is better than Ativan as it has got fewer side effects. Ativan should not be used for longer duration.
You can consult a psychiatrist and ask for better alternatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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