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Is It Safe To Take Clonazepam Instead Of Ativan For Anxiety?

i was treated with ativan during my teens for anxiety. i recently lost my first grandchild n seen a dr for anxiety n questioned if i be put back on ativan but he prescribed clonazepam. my question is, why did he put me on this to treat my recurring condition? is this a better alternative n what do i do if i feel the need to take more? i read the side effects n im afraid of seizures! thank you
posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2015
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I really appreciate your concern, as long as the medicine are concern this does not cause any difference because both molecules shares the same pharmacological properties with just little different and that may not make any difference but important is fight against the functional condition even without the helps of medicines and you can do this, be positive, practical, bring back your confidence, trust your self, try some aerobic exercise, yoga, meditation, relaxation therapy, try to bring down the stress try to be happy, these are not difficult, you can do this try it, hope this information helps, take care.
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Is It Safe To Take Clonazepam Instead Of Ativan For Anxiety?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, as long as the medicine are concern this does not cause any difference because both molecules shares the same pharmacological properties with just little different and that may not make any difference but important is fight against the functional condition even without the helps of medicines and you can do this, be positive, practical, bring back your confidence, trust your self, try some aerobic exercise, yoga, meditation, relaxation therapy, try to bring down the stress try to be happy, these are not difficult, you can do this try it, hope this information helps, take care.