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Is Klonopin The Same As Ativan?

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Question : what is the difference between klonopin and ativan
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is teh same drug!

Detailed Answer:
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This is the same drug. One is the brand name(Klonopin) and contains the active ingredient clonazepam. Clonazepam is the generic name. They are exactly the same in terms of action but for the branding.

Ativan is of the same family as klonopin/clonazepam. They are used to treat the same disease conditions. The choice is dependent on the prescribing physician.

I wish you well and feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Is Klonopin The Same As Ativan?

Brief Answer: It is teh same drug! Detailed Answer: Hi, This is the same drug. One is the brand name(Klonopin) and contains the active ingredient clonazepam. Clonazepam is the generic name. They are exactly the same in terms of action but for the branding. Ativan is of the same family as klonopin/clonazepam. They are used to treat the same disease conditions. The choice is dependent on the prescribing physician. I wish you well and feel free to follow up with me if need be.