Many people tell me Xanax is stronger but Klonopin works a lot better for me. Xanax just seems to make me stoned for a couple of hours and then when I come to, I still have the anxiety. I cannot find a straight answer anywhere. So if anyone knows for a fact which one is stronger, please let me know.
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6/ 1/09 8:50pm
Suz
Thank you for your question and welcome to AnxietyConnection.com.
Both Xanax and Klonopin are two completely different medications, with different active ingredients. It is impossible to say if one is stronger than the other since they are not the same medication.
All people react differently to medications, what works well for one person may not work well for another and vice versa. There is no "right" medication or "right" dosage, it really does depend on the person and how fast or slow they may metabolize the medication.
If Klonopin works best for you, you should discuss this with your doctor.
Eileen
6/22/09 5:05pm
Klonopin is techincally stronger ive been told from different docs, it has a longer half life meaning itll lastl onger in your system, and xanax hits u quicker but dies out quicker leaving u wanting more, which is hwy i think its so addicting, but so is klonopin if ur not careful
9/ 2/09 11:21am
i would like to know if klonopin is stronger than xanax do they belong in the same group
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