Which is stronger Ativan or Klonopin?

Answer 1

Both belong to class the class of "super-potent" benzodiazepines. Technically, Klonopin is more potent than Ativan (0.25mg-0.5mg klonopin = 1mg ativan), but if you are wondering which produces more euphoria, most would agree Ativan beats Klonopin. My psychiatrist recently swapped me from klonopin to ativan for my social anxiety, and I find ativan works faster and produces a much more calming effect than the klonopin did.

Answer 2

From what I understand the only way to try and compare it is by looking at the amount of benzos in the pills and compare them to a Valume. It takes .25 mg of klonopin to be equivalent to 5mg Valium while it takes .5 mg of a xanax to equal the same thing. This would meant hat Klonopin is roughly twice as strong as xanax. Klonopin also has a longer half life than xanax, meaning that it will be in your system longer. Overall Klonopin is a better drug because it's safer.

Answer 3

Xanax (alprazolam) is more potent than Ativan (lorazepam).

Typically 0.5 mg of Xanax is equal to 1 mg of Ativan. However this does vary from person to person.

Xanax also works faster and lasts a shorter period than Ativan. So it is logical to say that Xanax is more "powerful" because of its potency and rapid action.

Answer 4

They both work great for high anxiety but Xanax is the only benzodiazepine that will take away my panic attacks