Xanax or Klonopin. Which is more effective?

Berbatov · 02-28-2009, 06:09 PM

I have not tried any med for stuttering, but I have been reading on this forum, that these two drugs, seemed to be quite popular with many of you guys.

Is Klonopin less addictive and less tireing than Xanax? I am thinking of going to my Doctor, as I think I might give it a shot.

Thanks.

Derek181 · 03-01-2009, 03:38 AM

i wouldnt mind trying some meds out as well.. to see what its like and if it helps out at all. but what would you say to your doctor..... " hey doc could i get some xanax to help with my stuttering" and the doctor is just gonna say oh yah sure here yah goo!!!!! i find that doctors are so reluctant to perscribe things.

maverick75 · 03-01-2009, 04:33 AM

I've never needed any drugs.

Berbatov · 03-01-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek181

i wouldnt mind trying some meds out as well.. to see what its like and if it helps out at all. but what would you say to your doctor..... " hey doc could i get some xanax to help with my stuttering" and the doctor is just gonna say oh yah sure here yah goo!!!!! i find that doctors are so reluctant to perscribe things.

I could say that I suffer from anxiety and mention my stutter, to my doctor. To be honest I have had speech therephy, I think we all did, lets be honest, most of them are not effective in the long run.

We are left to fend for ourselves, in a fluent speaking world. I don't like drugs but that could be a last resort, if it improves fluency. We are just merely surviving and not enjoying life. I don't know why they still haven't found an effective treatment after all these years and reserach!

nate · 03-02-2009, 06:33 PM

klopin is the shit!!!
but its addictive too. IDK about Xanax...never tried it.
Klonopin just makes u mellow...and calm too. And if u r not used to it, it'll work in like 12 minutes. Fast acting shit.
look at me! i sound like a peddler...dont take my word for it though (lest i sound like a proponent of drugs)....just an FYI
Nate

terrific104 · 03-03-2009, 09:31 AM

Personally i have had experience with Xanax.It worked well.But I guess you should take xanax or klonopin only in specific situations.

Anyway I would suggest you to try both of them and see which one works best.
Bcoz everyone is different especially in the case of stuttering..

Hope you will find these meds to be useful..plz update us with your progress so taht it will help others in the forum

-David

chrondog06 · 03-05-2009, 06:46 PM

I think Klonopin and Xanax both work about the same. I've never tried Klonopin. Both those drugs act on the neurotransmitter dopamine. Supposedly, dopamine levels are higher in PWS. These drugs lower Dopamine levels. For me, Xanax greatly reduces my anxiety and slows my speech down. My blocks were greatly reduced. I now have no problem answering phone calls at work or voicing my opinion in meetings. It's the best therapy i've ever tried for stuttering, but like others said, we all have varying degrees of stuttering so it might work for some and not others. Good luck!

chris2112 · 03-05-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by chrondog06

I think Klonopin and Xanax both work about the same. I've never tried Klonopin. Both those drugs act on the neurotransmitter dopamine. Supposedly, dopamine levels are higher in PWS. These drugs lower Dopamine levels. For me, Xanax greatly reduces my anxiety and slows my speech down. My blocks were greatly reduced. I now have no problem answering phone calls at work or voicing my opinion in meetings. It's the best therapy i've ever tried for stuttering, but like others said, we all have varying degrees of stuttering so it might work for some and not others. Good luck!

Makes sense, I used to be on ADD meds that raise dopamine levels, they screwed my stutter over lol.

terrific104 · 03-06-2009, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrondog06

I think Klonopin and Xanax both work about the same. I've never tried Klonopin. Both those drugs act on the neurotransmitter dopamine. Supposedly, dopamine levels are higher in PWS. These drugs lower Dopamine levels. For me, Xanax greatly reduces my anxiety and slows my speech down. My blocks were greatly reduced. I now have no problem answering phone calls at work or voicing my opinion in meetings. It's the best therapy i've ever tried for stuttering, but like others said, we all have varying degrees of stuttering so it might work for some and not others. Good luck!

Chrondog06,Since how many years were you using xanax..You mentioned that you can answer phone calls better.Does that mean you take xanax daily?Coz I heard that its not good to take these meds on a daily basis.

Plz share your expereience...

chrondog06 · 03-10-2009, 01:58 PM

Terrific, I've been taking 1mg Alprazolam ER(Xanax XR) for 3 years now. I take 1mg in morning before work Mon-Fri. On Sat and Sundays i don't take anything. I might get a little edgy on those days but it's nothing too bad. I usually try to get a good workout on those days to clear the mind. Maybe skipping 2 days helps clean out my system somewhat and makes my Mon-Fri dose a little more effective. Anyways, it's working for me. Like i said, my blocks are greatly reduced and fluency has never been better. I consider myself a mild stutterer. My biggest problem was with speech blocks, not repetitions. Dealing with phone calls is now a breeze as my anxiety level is way down.

terrific104 · 03-15-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chrondog06

Terrific, I've been taking 1mg Alprazolam ER(Xanax XR) for 3 years now. I take 1mg in morning before work Mon-Fri. On Sat and Sundays i don't take anything. I might get a little edgy on those days but it's nothing too bad. I usually try to get a good workout on those days to clear the mind. Maybe skipping 2 days helps clean out my system somewhat and makes my Mon-Fri dose a little more effective. Anyways, it's working for me. Like i said, my blocks are greatly reduced and fluency has never been better. I consider myself a mild stutterer. My biggest problem was with speech blocks, not repetitions. Dealing with phone calls is now a breeze as my anxiety level is way down.

Chrondog, thanks for the information.It seems (from your previous posts) you have been managing your professional life very well.I really admire you because I am attending for interviews rite now and am really worried abt my professional life.Anyway through my web research I found that it is not advisable to take xanax more than few weeks and doing so will lead to addiction and whole lot of other side effects.HOw did you overcome this problem.Did you and your doctor had any special strategy to handle this or is it like you just did nt have any problems with xanax.

chrondog06 · 03-16-2009, 08:09 PM

Terrific,
I haven't had any problems so far. Like i said earlier, I take Xanax XR Mon-Fri. Nothing on Sat and Sun. I do feel a little more anxiety on Sat and Sun but it's nothing out of the ordinary. I can definitely see how Xanax can be addictive for some, but it's not a problem for me.

02-28-2009, 06:09 PM	#1
Berbatov Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Posts: 8	Xanax or Klonopin. Which is more effective? I have not tried any med for stuttering, but I have been reading on this forum, that these two drugs, seemed to be quite popular with many of you guys. Is Klonopin less addictive and less tireing than Xanax? I am thinking of going to my Doctor, as I think I might give it a shot. Thanks.

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03-01-2009, 03:38 AM	#2
Derek181 Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: canada Posts: 319	i wouldnt mind trying some meds out as well.. to see what its like and if it helps out at all. but what would you say to your doctor..... " hey doc could i get some xanax to help with my stuttering" and the doctor is just gonna say oh yah sure here yah goo!!!!! i find that doctors are so reluctant to perscribe things.

03-01-2009, 04:33 AM	#3
maverick75 Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Riverside,Kalifornija Posts: 129	I've never needed any drugs.

03-02-2009, 06:33 PM	#5
nate Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Juba, Sudan Posts: 763	klopin is the shit!!! but its addictive too. IDK about Xanax...never tried it. Klonopin just makes u mellow...and calm too. And if u r not used to it, it'll work in like 12 minutes. Fast acting shit. look at me! i sound like a peddler...dont take my word for it though (lest i sound like a proponent of drugs)....just an FYI Nate

03-03-2009, 09:31 AM	#6
terrific104 Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 20	Personally i have had experience with Xanax.It worked well.But I guess you should take xanax or klonopin only in specific situations. Anyway I would suggest you to try both of them and see which one works best. Bcoz everyone is different especially in the case of stuttering.. Hope you will find these meds to be useful..plz update us with your progress so taht it will help others in the forum -David

03-05-2009, 06:46 PM	#7
chrondog06 Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St Louis Posts: 43	I think Klonopin and Xanax both work about the same. I've never tried Klonopin. Both those drugs act on the neurotransmitter dopamine. Supposedly, dopamine levels are higher in PWS. These drugs lower Dopamine levels. For me, Xanax greatly reduces my anxiety and slows my speech down. My blocks were greatly reduced. I now have no problem answering phone calls at work or voicing my opinion in meetings. It's the best therapy i've ever tried for stuttering, but like others said, we all have varying degrees of stuttering so it might work for some and not others. Good luck!

03-10-2009, 01:58 PM	#10
chrondog06 Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St Louis Posts: 43	Terrific, I've been taking 1mg Alprazolam ER(Xanax XR) for 3 years now. I take 1mg in morning before work Mon-Fri. On Sat and Sundays i don't take anything. I might get a little edgy on those days but it's nothing too bad. I usually try to get a good workout on those days to clear the mind. Maybe skipping 2 days helps clean out my system somewhat and makes my Mon-Fri dose a little more effective. Anyways, it's working for me. Like i said, my blocks are greatly reduced and fluency has never been better. I consider myself a mild stutterer. My biggest problem was with speech blocks, not repetitions. Dealing with phone calls is now a breeze as my anxiety level is way down.

03-16-2009, 08:09 PM	#12
chrondog06 Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St Louis Posts: 43	Terrific, I haven't had any problems so far. Like i said earlier, I take Xanax XR Mon-Fri. Nothing on Sat and Sun. I do feel a little more anxiety on Sat and Sun but it's nothing out of the ordinary. I can definitely see how Xanax can be addictive for some, but it's not a problem for me.

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