At first glance, Xanax and clonazepam are very similar. Both medications are benzodiazepines, CNS depressants, and ways of treating anxiety or panic attacks.
Both are short acting drugs, but clonazepam stays in the body for longer than Xanax. The half-life of Xanax is 6—25 hours , while for clonazepam, it is 22—54 hours. Clonazepam can also treat seizures, whereas Xanax does not. Both drugs have their different off-label uses, which the sections below will look at in more detail.
Dosages usually differ depending on the individual and the condition that a doctor is trying to treat. For panic and anxiety, the dosage for adults is 0. A doctor can increase the dosage in increments of 0. However, the maximum dosage does not usually exceed 4 mg per day. For seizures, the dosage for adults is 0. The maximum dosage should not exceed 20 mg per day.
For anxiety disorders, the dosage for adults typically starts at 0. A doctor may incrementally increase the dosage to maximize the effect.
Controlled trials involving 1, people found that Xanax worked for panic disorder when participants received 1—10 mg per day.
Whether prescribing clonazepam or Xanax, a doctor will usually start at the lowest possible dosage, regularly reassess the dosage, and consider reducing it, for example, if panic attacks stop. If a doctor advises reducing the dosage, they must ensure that a person does this slowly.
If a person stops taking either drug abruptly, it could result in withdrawal symptoms. Both Xanax and clonazepam typically begin taking effect after a few hours or days of starting the medication. A dose of Xanax will affect a person for a few hours. A dose of clonazepam can last around three times longer. Long-term use of benzodiazepines can lead to dependence on these drugs.
Dependence can begin after using the drugs for as little as 1 month. As Xanax remains in the body for less time than clonazepam, it may carry a higher risk of overuse or misuse, which may lead to dependence.
It is critical that a person does not stop taking either drug suddenly. Doing so can lead to adverse effects, such as life threatening seizures, as well as withdrawal symptoms. A doctor or pharmacist should carefully monitor how a person uses benzodiazepines to manage the risk of dependence. Clonazepam comes in the form of an oral tablet that a person swallows. There is also a version that dissolves in the mouth.
Xanax is available in immediate-release and extended-release oral tablets, as well as an oral solution. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children.
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture not in the bathroom. It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily.
To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach. Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet.
Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program. In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response to clonazepam. Do not let anyone else take your medication.
Clonazepam is a controlled substance. Prescriptions may be refilled only a limited number of times; ask your pharmacist if you have any questions. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription over-the-counter medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital.
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