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Is Taking Clonazepam Instead Of Diazepam For Essential Tremor Safe?
Hi currently taking half a 5mg Diazepam in the morning & one 5mg at night also one 20mg Pariet. Because after recently seeing a neurologist who confirmed I have mild case of esential tremor he has recommended to my GP that I go off the Diazepam & start on Clonazepam instead. I am concerned about changing medication because of the severe side effects I have had from previous medications prescribed. I also believe I do not now suffer from depression only Anxiety & stress mainly due to not being able to cope with my mother who has dementia & is in an Aged Care Facility because I feel guilty that I am unable to cope with her problems.
Fri, 10 Apr 2020
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* The clonazepam and diazepam are of same group of medicines as
Benzodiazepines.
Difference is among duration of actions and others.
So continue the clonazepam for best possible results.
Take care.
Dr Bhagyesh ( MS consultant surgeon )
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* The clonazepam and diazepam are of same group of medicines as
Benzodiazepines.
Difference is among duration of actions and others.
So continue the clonazepam for best possible results.
Take care.
Dr Bhagyesh ( MS consultant surgeon )
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