Benzos Xanax vs. Klonopin: in combination with alcohol, which one will make you less sedated

[twoface]

Hello all,

If one would take a little dose of xanax (alprazolam) or klonopion (clonazepam) and is planning to go out and drink a few hours later, which of the two will make you less sedated?

Im going out tonight and I don't wanna be all groggy nor embarrass myself acting stupid. Be in mind that theres a space of 5-6 hours of taking the benzos and start drinking. Also I only drink vodka red bulls, so that will definitely make more alert.

Thanks a lot

 

[Tommyboy]

Xanax, only because more of it will be out of your system by the time you will be out drinking. I find it to be more sedating that klonopin, but if you are used to it and/or several hours have passed you are not likely to get knocked out from the dose.

 

[kokaino]

Both are only mildly sedating benzos, but no matter which one you choose to mix with alcohol you risk blacking out. Whenever a benzo, particularly hypnotics, is mixed with alcohol it usually ends up in a blackout unless of course you're taking a small alprazolam or clonazepam dose of 0.5-1 mg and having only a "couple" of beers.

Essentially, they're about the same. I'd say Xanax is a tiny bit more sedating than Klonopin, but the difference is negligible.

 

[Pagey]

Yeah they're pretty much the same...just take a small dose of the benzo.

 

[tricomb]

Best to avoid benzodiazepines and alcohol. Solely in terms of half life, alprazolam would be out of your system faster, but not completely.

 

[Pill2Chill]

Clonazepam is way less sedating IME.
Xanax is shorter acting though, but more potent.