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Is Klonopin safe for older people?
Persons over the age of 65 are at the greatest risk for adverse effects from benzodiazepine drugs like Ativan (lorazepam) or Xanax (alprazolam), Klonopin (clonazepam), Valium (diazepam), Librium (chlordiazepoxide) and Tranxene (clorazepate dipotassium).
Can a regular MD prescribe Xanax?
In general, any physician or psychiatrist can prescribe anti-anxiety medication. However, you must see a doctor in person for anxiety medications that are classified as controlled substances. Online doctors cannot prescribe benzodiazepines, such as Xanax.
Which benzodiazepine are recommended in elderly?
Short-half-life benzodiazepines, such as oxazepam, alprazolam, and triazolam, are usually recommended for older adults, because these agents do not accumulate in the blood, are rapidly cleared from circulation, and offer greater dosage flexibility.
Is Valium better for anxiety than clonazepam?
However, if you are having occasional anxiety / panic attacks, benzodiazepines like Clonazepam or alprazolam are much better option in comparison to diazepam (Valium) and your doctor can prescribe them to you on as and when needed basis.
Is Valium safe to take?
Like any new drug, doctors SEVERELY overprescribed Valium, anything from anxiety, depression, pain, etc etc. Little did they know, Valium was addicting, habit forming, & created severe withdrawal symptoms. It wasn’t as safe as doctors had thought.
What happened to Valium in the 80s?
Like any new drug, doctors SEVERELY overprescribed Valium, anything from anxiety, depression, pain, etc etc. Little did they know, Valium was addicting, habit forming, & created severe withdrawal symptoms. It wasn’t as safe as doctors had thought. By the mid 80’s, Valium had its name completely tarnished.
Why do doctors prescribe Valium instead of Xanax?
Doctors prescribe Xanax (which is FAR more addictive & abused, than Valium) before they’ll prescribe Valium. Solely because it’s name has become tarnished. There are older doctors who will still prescribe it, but newer doctors use Ativan, Xanax, and Klonopin.