xanax vs. valium

Valium is almost four time less potent than XANAX.  The major difference being the incredible short half life of xanax. 

Also so far as other benzos go, I'v been told that roughly 1.5mg of Klonopin=2mg Xanax, 1mg Ativan=2mg xanax and 40mg Valium=2mg xanax. 

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Twelve hour flight, take Klonapin.

Four hour flight, take Xanax.

With my experience with anxiety and panic attacks, Ive taken Xanax,Valium,Ativan,BuSpar,Klonopin and currently take Restoril for sleep. Xanax does seem to work much faster than Valium within an hour but doesnt last as long, Ativan works even faster within about 15-30 minutes. There are also Sublingual Tablets that disolve under your tongue, and those ones work extremely fast 10-20 minutes for the Ativan for me. Klonopin also works faster than Valium and the effects are more mellow and less sedating, but the anti-anxiety effects are far superior and all together the feeling while on it feels "cleaner". It seems though that Klonopin is getting more attention on the streets lately, so you might want to be careful about asking for it, unless you have a good relationship with your Doc. Hope my rambling makes sense and helps.

Just another post that confirms how differently every individual reacts to medications! Klonopin does nothing for my anxiety or my Panic disorder, it doesnt even take away the bad thoughts that come in my head(the worries). Xanax is far cleaner than Klonopin, in and out the body in one day, I think you are referring to your memory not being affected by the Klonopin as it is with the Xanax, which you describe as "cleaner"? It certainly leaves MUCH residue in comparison to xanax, and it is toxic to the liver.

Its incredible the number of people that "prefer" Clonazepam for their "Anxiety Disorders" and their "Panic Disorders". To me, Klonopin is a pill that I take 1mg(made by roche), my stomach starts to cringe, does nothing for my anxiety, does even less for my panic, and all it does it leave me dozed out of it for days, until the withdrawal comes, then I hyperventilate for days before by body rids itself of that nasty dirty drug. There are many references online which will also confirm that Clonazepam along with Triazolam are the benzos with the highest incidence of side effects and the worst tolerated of all benzos. Clonazepam is also toxic to the liver(Doctors never tell you this), which having a liver/blood disorder, I think is the reason it does not work for my panic nor my anxiety. It is the most addictive benzo I have ever been on. Clonazepam is solely approved as an anti-epileptic around the rest of the world. Read up!--

http://www.benzosupport.org/valium_verus_klonopin.htm

And Xanax hands down is way better for anxiety. Ive never had a problem with abuse nor tolerance. It is addictive and should be handled carefully, but Klonopin is CRAAP in my book. Does nothing to me other than make me a zombie. Plus after it is metabolized after 6-8 hours, its converted into an INACTIVE METABOLITE that stays in your body for up to a week after one dose. I dont have seizures. Why would I take a seizure medicine? Not going in my body!

Xanax- made for panic. Those who can't handle its effects, choose klonopin because they have their "memory intact". Well personally, I like having a clear mind, no bad thoughts coming into it. But thats me..

For a long acting benzo, Valium is king. Has been for decades. 4x the half life and much better effects, no withdrawal if you do it the right way. and I have been on almost every benzo that they make for my panic disorder.

The regimen is as follows for now, 40mg Valium, 6mg Xanax (+2mg PRN), .5mg Klonopin x2 as needed, Restoril 30mg for sleep. (as far as anxiety meds goes!)