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Posted by Jefff on November 1, 2002, at 1:43:17
I know Ive seen this discussed here before but Im just looking for some quick opinions/experiences about this:
Is Klonopin really any better (stronger,more effective?) than Clonazepam?
I must say that looking back over the past few weeks I do now notice that my Clonazepam has decreased my general anxiety, calmed me down some and really is kinda keeping my anger down... but after what Ive been reading Im thinking that Klonopin may be better for me.
thanks for any opinions/thoughts,
Jeff
Posted by IsoM on November 1, 2002, at 2:30:52
In reply to Klonopin vs Clonazepam (again), posted by Jefff on November 1, 2002, at 1:43:17
Posted by viridis on November 1, 2002, at 4:06:06
In reply to Klonopin vs Clonazepam (again), posted by Jefff on November 1, 2002, at 1:43:17
As IsoM pointed out, clonazepam is Klonopin, just the generic version. "Klonopin" is the name the company that developed it (Roche, I think) used for marketing purposes, but once the patent ran out, other companies were free to copy clonazepam ( = make generic versions), just not use the name Klonopin.
Some people are convinced that the generics aren't as good as the "real" thing. I've only ever taken the generics, so can't comment much, except to say that there may be some real variation among versions. Normally I take "Teva" clonazepam (green tabs for 1 mg, yellow for 0.5). A couple of months ago I filled my prescription at a different pharmacy and got pink 0.5 mg tabs from a different manufacturer (can't remember which). I'm sure they weren't quite as effective. Now I just go to my original pharmacy and get the Teva generic, which works very well.
So, Klonopin and clonazepam are the same thing, but there could be some quirks of the manufacturing process that affect quality slightly. Depending on your insurance, you might be able to get your doctor to prescribe "brand-name only". Really, though, I suspect the differences would be pretty subtle.
I'm glad to hear it's working, and I hope it will help you make the lifestyle changes that you know you need .
Posted by BrittPark on November 1, 2002, at 11:46:50
In reply to Re: Klonopin vs Clonazepam (again), posted by viridis on November 1, 2002, at 4:06:06
Some generic clonazepams do seem to be far weaker than Klonopin. I've heard from a friend who takes large doses of Klonopin for epilepsy, that at least one generic seems to have about 50% of the bioavailability of Klonopin.
Of course other generics may be fine, but I ask my doctor to mark the "do not substitute" box, for my Klonopin, just in case.
Britt
Posted by Squiggles on November 1, 2002, at 15:33:08
In reply to Re: Klonopin vs Clonazepam (again), posted by viridis on November 1, 2002, at 4:06:06
After all the immersion in this drug
(on the net and off) this question caught
my eye:Klonopin is the ONLY drug I have ever noticed
a difference in between generic and non-generic;
I actually asked the pharmacist about this, and
he said it could be weaker, conceivably.Squiggles
Posted by Jefff on November 1, 2002, at 22:43:09
In reply to Re: Klonopin vs Clonazepam (again) » viridis, posted by Squiggles on November 1, 2002, at 15:33:08
Thanks for the responses all (and for the kind wishes from Viridis : ) ).
I knew the Clonaz. was just generic for Klonopin but I thought I remembered reading here that the Klonopin may be "better" or more effective than the generics.
thanks again,
Jeff
Posted by BarbaraCat on November 7, 2002, at 1:44:11
In reply to Re: Klonopin vs Clonazepam (again), posted by Jefff on November 1, 2002, at 22:43:09
I've taken both the brand Klonopin (the cute little orange pills with the clever cut-out in the center) and the Teva generics. I really tried to ferret out a subjective difference in quallity, but could not really find anything substantial, at least not enough to warrant the $80 price difference (my HMO will only cover generics if they're available). I will say that if given the choice, I would go with the brand. Seemed to last longer, but the bottom line effect was the same as generic.
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