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BooBetty just go to google and do a search for klonopin. You should get all kinds of searches come up. Take a look at some of these and pick one that describes the drug well and take it to your doctor. Don't get scared about the xanax. As soon as you start on klonopin or clonazapem (generic) you will feel much better! Everything will be fine. PM me if you need any more help. Hope this helps... 
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Boobetty
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Thanks Train...did that and did get some really great info, I am very scared about the fact that it is treated for seizurs(SP?) I am so afraid of this..any thoughts on this??..my problem is is that the doc thinks this is a temporary thing due to my home situation...I do not...funny thing is is when ever I have to go someplace..I get really freaked out...like I am suffacating and boxed in and can't breath...as soon as I take a 0.25 it doesn't help...so I take another and end up with 1mg...then it helps a bit but if I am in the car I better get to where I am going....my doc really wants me on a antidepressant and I think will push it if I ask for this drug...I do not want it cause they make you gain weight...I am on my way to being fat free and I will be darned if I am going to live the rest of my 40's as a fat person...thanks for your imput and help...I will update when I get my doc 's answer....you guys are the best here at DB...Boobetty 
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qbird
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If you are that agorophobic, you definitely need a good antianxiety med. Xanax and Klonopin are good. If you go off the Xanax after using for a period of time cold turkey then you could have seizures. That is why it is recommended that you taper off them. I have known people that have been using Xanax for a long time with no problems as long as it is not abused.
I also have panic attacks when out in public for some reason. This is a condition I have experienced just for a few years.
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Listen Boobetty...
There is no reason for you to feel afraid or ashamed of having panic disorder or agoraphobia. There are literally millions of Americans with this disease and it is a real disease. I'm no doc obviously but you need to be on something else other than the xanax .25 in my opinion because they don't last and you are taking more than recommened. (You won't die from it or anything) It's just that you should get to a point where you are taking the med as prescribed and it should work. No more no less. As far as seizures go, xanax and klonopin and most benzodiazapams are used for treating people that suffer from seizures or have had a heart attack because it simply keeps them calm. Xanax has a downward spiral effect where it kicks in quick and leaves you quick leaving you feeling the same if not worse than you did before. This is why I prefer Klonopin. Now I'm not trying to advertise anything here but I will say this. I just got prescribe xanax xr which is a time released xanax and you won't be reaching for your bottle every 4 minutes because it lasts for about 12. I took my first one today and it seemed to work pretty well. There are also klonopin wafers which dissolve right in your mouth and they work very quickly. So my point is there are options for you. PM me if you need any more info on anything. I will be glad to help!! I hope this helps...
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Hi - I haven't read all of the posts here, but wanted to relate my experience (recent) with Klonopin and Xanax.
I was taking about 2 mgs. of Xanax nightly (or more sometimes) to get to sleep, and about 2 mgs. of Klonopin daily. This was due to incredible stress as of late. I've tapered down to .25 (or half) of a .5 Rivotril (Klonopin) one time daily, and 1/2 to 1 mg. Xanax nightly. This process has taken several months, but has been quite painless. I'm hoping within the next month or two, I'm off of them completely. The Klonopin does not make me drowsy, just a little calmer, and the Xanax acts as a short-term sleep aid. I'm employing various methods other than benzos now to be able to sleep and cope with stress, although I certainly understand those who do well with these. If you ever want to quit or cut down drastically, doing a VERY slow taper can really be (I hesitate to say this, but it has been true) do-able.
I'm thinking about taking out the Xanax from my nightly regime, and using Klonopin instead, then just taper off of that. As long as you do a VERY slow taper and can institute methods such as (just for example) exercise, meditation, Chamomile tea, 5-HTP, etc. (these are just what I'm doing, not saying that there are any right ways), it will lessen the anxiety and other major benzo withdrawal symptoms.
Just my experience.
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Boobetty
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Hi..and thanks for your insite...ok called my doc...he gave me Koloipin he gave me to start with 0.5's...three times a day...I was taking about 1.50 mgs' of Xanax...do you think that is enouph equivalnt to the Xanax...I still kinda feel edgy...but I did wake up this morning and felt pretty good...I didn't meant to rant about the seizers but they do scare the bagezzis out of me so I am going to make sure I take them exactly like they say but for the next four days I am using the 0.5's ..and then I am suposed to call my doc and he will up them if I need it...this is my first day...so we will see...train thanks so much for your help in this...I finley got the nerve to ask for the change...I have a real problem and was ashamed and felt like a drug addict again...the doc's sometimes have a habit of doing that...thanks again...Boo 
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qbird
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Yes, .5 of Klonopin 3x a day is the same as 1.5 mg of Xanax. The Klonopin has a longer 1/2 life so you should not feel as edgy as with Xanax. I would not worry about seizures since you are substituting one benzo for another. Having to use a medication in order to have a normal quality of life does not make anyone of us an addict at all.
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Sky_Queen
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Hi Boo! Just wanted to let you know I took Klonopin for a couple of years and never had any problems whatsoever. It's good stuff and I think once your body adjusts to it you're going to do just fine! Glad you made the change and one more thing..you've mentioned your weight a couple of times - try the Atkins Diet!!! My friend (51, about 60 pounds overweight) finally talked her into the diet and she has lost 30 pounds  It works if you stick to it and drink tons of water. Sorry to get off topic, just wanted to let you know about my experience with the Klonopin.
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Boobetty
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Great..so I am taking the same as what I was taking on regular Xanax...cool...it really kinda makes me crabby at this point..not sure why..hopeing this will pass...as far as my weight thing goes..yep..I am doing the ADkins diet..I lost 46lbs so far...so it's great...I just hope that this drug will not stop this...thanks for all of your help on this matter...I hope that this crabby feeling will pass as soon as my body gets used to the drug itself..should right...thanks Boo..
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Sky_Queen
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Boo, I think that side effect will go away in time. Ironic, because when I started the Xanax I had that same crabby feeling. So now I'm taking Prozac ER once a week, Xanax and hydro 10/500 with the occasional Vicoprofen for my monthly cramps. I'm in great shape
Congrats on your weight loss!! That is fantastic. I can't stress enough to drink lots of water, that's my only beef with the diet. Hang in there!!
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Boobetty
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Hi..thank you for your thoughts Ligit..I am still on my jurney tho..30 more till my goal and seam to be stuck...that happens...anyway I was reading back on the threads...I feel I do not have a dependency on the Xanax..I have REAL panic/anxity attacts..mostly the funny thing is when ever I go out in the car...that said this drug seems to work well...the closterphobic feeling seems to be gone and I can breath...my only poblem now is as Train told me the sluggishnes and being sleepy...so I hope this will pass like the crabby did yesterday...this is my 5th day so things should be a bit different..and I am happy to read that I can take them when needed...I will tell my doc that they work...get my 90 per month...I just hope that when my home situation clears up, selling my home for the last 6 months, we live in the contry and it's taking forever..got a nice acer of land but people just don't want to travel..why? who knows..it's so peacefull here and we have a big house that is only 4 years old.....anyway when this is finished maybe I can go off them...thanks to all that have helped me...Ligit...thanks so much for your incourgment..it's a long travel but it's a job in itself...seems it gets harder at the end..but I refuse to stop...boo
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