There are 629 ratings for the drug: KLONOPIN in the Askapatient database.

Key to ratings for klonopin: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine.

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5	severe anxiety	slightly tired, but not bad at all.	I was taking only as needed at a low 0.5 dose, not steady, and it was a wonder drug when I needed it. The only bad part is that a person needs not use it too often, otherwise it loses effectiveness, and as others have noted in their comments - taking quite often can get you "addicted" . Occasional use only - love it!	M	40	6 months		1/26/2010
5	Panic Disorder w/ agoraphobia	for the first week, a drunk and spacey feeling. After it had reached steady state, I was perfectly fine!	I am taking Klonopin along with Ativan to control my severe panic attacks. Since starting both medications, I have felt so much better. I've gone from 5-6 panic attacks a day to only 3 -4 a year. It does have addictive qualities, but I take it as directed by my Psychiatrist. Please take all comments on a drug (even my own!) on a website with a grain of salt. Everyone is different.	M	23	3 years 1 mg 3X D		3/25/2010
5	Anxiety/Panic Attacks	Sedation, Dizziness, but in a calming way. In other words, it made me very calm.	I've been on Klonopin for about 2 years now. I love it. I am very dependant on it, this drug is very addictive, and doctors do not know how addictive it actually is. Most doctors who try to taper you off of it, do not do it right, therefore, that is why you get the bad withdrawal effects, those of you claiming. This drug is a god send to anxiety. It does not 'CURE' your anxiety, it masks it. This drug is highly addictive, so please, only take it if you NEED it.	M	19	2 years 1 MG 1X D		4/16/2010 Email
5	Anxiety	none		M	35	1X D		3/16/2010
5	Anxiety	Weird memory loss	Lets me sleep very well. It usually takes around 30 minutes before I feel like the effects.	M	27	1 years .5MG 3X D		4/29/2010
5	anxiety/sleep support	Occasionally foggy; very talkative at times; less facial blushing.	I hold great respect for this simple compound. It is abused, and that is not its fault. Withdrawal is difficult; I would keep the dose low (I range from 1mg to 3mg [rarely]) [usually 2mg]. It is helpful at supporting sleep. I read that REM sleep is reduced w/Klonopin, but I dream lovely things, and sleep well when I take my meds as prescribed. It works well for anxiety, but one must give it extra time (more than Xanax) to help. It acts for about 8 hours. It passes through the liver twice, so it can be slower, and thus longer-acting if your liver is stressed. It is a good med to go with others. I rely on it to stop the "up" effects of Provigil, a stimulant. I'd rather not be on anything, but this drug has helped save my life. Care must be taken to not stockpile this drug. It is not really that dangerous, but a lot of people try to overdose with it (and related drugs). It's a safe drug for responsible adults.	M	46	9 years 2 mg 1X D		6/15/2010 Email
5	panic attacks and agoraphobia	None	I suffered with panic attacks from my teenage years until my mid-thirties. I would not drive at night, stay alone at night, drive over bridges etc. I had seen multiple Doctors and taken multiple meds. Then I went to one that said try this drug...old anti-seizure med that might work. From the first week on it, I have been panic free. I have not increased my dose over 20 years and I have my life back. I drive long distances without anyone, I fly alone, I stay in motels at night alone...I am living again!! I will take it forever without hesitation.	M	53	20 years .5 1X D		7/6/2010
5	GAD, Panic	For the first week a little off balance from time to time. A little dizziness that went away quickly.	This drug worked when others did not. I have taken many SSRI's and they actually made me worse. GP started me on Lexapro which gave me a terrible panic attack on day 2 when I was driving a car. I had to get a tow truck to come get me due to the fact that the attacks were one after another and thought I was going to pass out the whole time. I was unable to drive for 4 weeks. I went back to my GP who then RX Klonopin .5 x2 day for panic. I took my first one and the next day I was driving. The Klonopin has not completely taken away the DR feeling, but has allowed me to function and work as well as drive a car again. I am getting better, I use to be scared abou thaving another attack while driving but have not had 1 attack since starting Klonopin. I am now with a PSY professional and starting CBT. He wants to keep me on Klonopin for the near future. This is the only medicine that has ever helped me in any way. Thank God for this pill.	M	36	26 days .5 2X D		7/9/2010 Email
5	Severe Anxiety/Panic Attacks	this is my first day with Clonazepam (Klonopin)I feel amazing. I have read many, many of these reviews, I do feel scared, but using it as directed I have full faith in my DR. he is amazing. I was first put on Buspar for anxiety and after the first week of taking it was told it would take another 2/3 weeks to feel full effect. I needed immediate relief and I have to say so far today the refief is GREAT. Very low dosage, and only using it as needed.		M	34	1 days 0.5 mg 1X AN		7/30/2010 Email
5	GAD, SAD, panic attacks	Fatigue, memory loss.	CHEW THEM AND LET THEM DISSOLVE IN YOUR MOUTH!!! I see lots of people saying that it took an hour to kick in. This must be due to swallowing the pills whole. These pills are even labelled as "orally dissolving tablets". The makers understand that anxiety meds need to kick in quickly. Dissolving the tablets in your mouth allows them to be absorbed through the mucous membranes in the mouth; I feel it within 1 MINUTE, not 1 HOUR! Yes, the medication can have some side effects, but for those of us with debilitating anxiety, they are by far the lesser of two evils vs. suffering through the anxiety. For anyone who has really bad side effects, I would say that either this is not the right medication for you or you have some other underlying condition. I feel like this med has helped to "reset" my brain to not be anxious if you will, so I feel like I can start to come off it now that I've relearned to not be anxious, as it is most definitely a self-perpetuating condition. Feel free to write me if you'd like. I hope this was helpful to someone.	M	27	14 months 1 MG 1X AN		8/15/2010 Email
5	Panic disorder	Drowsiness, memory loss	Very powerful benzo to stop panic attacks before they start. Should be used continuously to achieve a steady state in the blood to prevent attacks. It is a slow-acting benzo, so it's not a great choice for stopping an attack quickly; Xanax is better for that. Panic attacks have reduced dramatically.	M	31	3 years		12/5/2005 Email
5	Anxiety	Some daytime sleepiness	It's been a good drug for me with almost no side effects. Although I know it can be addictive, I had no problems withdrawing from it the first time I did it. Just go very slowly.	M	25	3 years		2/25/2008
5	GAD	None, absolutely zero. My life was going down hill from anxiety until my I stumbled across a doctor who prescribed .5 mg twice daily for me. I've been taking it for 6 years and it's helped me deal with so much. I'm not sure why I had suddenly gotten Panic Attacks, (10-40 per day), but that doesn't matter..., I could have searched and searched and searched but this medication allowed me to CHILL OUT and be able to work again. I went from laying in bed, depressed because of my anxiety to being able to work my job again. I speak in front of large groups of people now and am fortune to have a very well paying job. I also was able to meet my wife and we have 1 child and many of my friends know me to be the happiest person they know. It's unfortunate that the drug hasn't helped some of you in the same way I benefited. I hope and pray something works. Also, regarding addiction. I have had some trouble when trying to get off the drug, (which my doctor didn't recommend). I'm ok with		M	30	6 years		2/25/2008
5		yes but feel worse without ot	WATCH OUT FOR THE ASHTON GUIDE OR BENZO UK >ORG PEOPLE CAN MESS YOUR LIFE UP IF YOU BELEIVE ALL THERE NEUROTIC BS WATCH OUT IF KLONOPIN WORKS IT WORKS THERE IS A REASON YOU STARTED IT IT so far has been the best drug out there I tryed stoping it for three years Started it AGAIN I FEEL MUCH BETTER	M	32	10 days		2/5/2006 Email
5		yes but worse without it with nothing severe symptoms of GAD	WATCH OUT FOR THE ASHTON GUIDE OR BENZO UK >ORG PEOPLE CAN MESS YOUR LIFE UP IF YOU BELEIVE ALL THERE NEUROTIC BS WATCH OUT IF KLONOPIN WORKS IT WORKS THERE IS A REASON YOU STARTED IT IT so far has been the best drug out there I tryed stoping it for three years Started it AGAIN I FEEL MUCH BETTER	M	32	10 years		2/5/2006
5		yes but feel worse without ot	WATCH OUT FOR THE ASHTON GUIDE OR BENZO UK >ORG PEOPLE CAN MESS YOUR LIFE UP IF YOU BELEIVE ALL THERE NEUROTIC BS WATCH OUT IF KLONOPIN WORKS IT WORKS THERE IS A REASON YOU STARTED IT IT so far has been the best drug out there I tryed stoping it for three years Started it AGAIN I FEEL MUCH BETTER	M	32	10 days		2/5/2006 Email
5	bi polar	none	In combination with Zyprexa it helps me stay calm and definately helps with my anxiety. I had used Xanax for 5 years but my psychiatrist switched me over about 6 months ago.	M	38	6 months		9/9/2006 Email
5	sleep for pain, general anxiety	depression after but every downer does that	very happy with this drug. it really works for anxiety and didn't really experience side effects or an allergic reaction like i do with a lot of other drugs. i didn't find it to be as addictive at all like xanax but it didn't put me to sleep as well because i got immune to it. for the fda, this is as good as it gets with those morons.	M	21	60 days		4/5/2006
5	Anxiety, Panic	Very tired feeling after 1 hour - no other side effects experienced.	Have to say, as long as you use this on an as-needed basis, you will be fine. I take it only when I feel a panic attack on horizon and I calm right down. For insomnia issues, it's great, you wake up after an 8 hour sleep feeling vibrant and refreshed.	M	30	4 months		5/19/2006
5	Panic Disorder	Sleepy feeling when taken more than normal dose, thats about it.	I don't understand the people on here bitching and complaining about the med. You should know your body well enough to know if a med is working for you or not. A lot of it sounds like bitter people just wanting something to bitch about. Get to know youself and take responseibility(sp) for your own issues.	M	29	4 years		5/19/2006
5	anxiety/depression	drowsiness, lack of energy, lehargic tendencies	definitely will reduce your anxiety level, so that a normal life becomes much more feasible.	M	51	5 years		10/19/2006
5	Pain, Anxiety, Possible seizure	Dry mouth (not extreme), hair growth	Helps relieve pain related to Fibromyalgia/IBS, even takes edge off a migrane (somewhat)	M	31			2/20/2006
5	gad/panic	some day time sleepiness nothing horrible but you will build a tolerance for the drug.	Klonopin did not rate a 5 for me but I wanted my comment to be placed near the top. I would rate it as a 3. On a average only 8% of people in the united states actually suffer from anxiety caused by a chemical imbalance the rest could come from hormone imbalance or life stressors. If you are the 8% benzos will become a big part of your life along with a great battle but if you are just worried or something just is not going right in your life is no need to start such potent and chemical alternating drugs they are plenty of alternatives. I hope this helps someone.	M	21	1 years		4/14/2006
5	Anxiety, PTSD, and mild seizures	It saved my life. It calmed the seizures, quieted the panic and got rid of the sense of doom that came with the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I take 2 mg three times daily and have for about three years.	Taken as directed, and when truly needed, it is wonderful.	M	36	3 years		11/23/2006 Email
5	Anxiety / Panic attax	tiredness ... sometimes at inappropriate times ...irritable feelings day after if I miss dosage ... Clumsy..dropping things...Impaired driving(I got into a wreck once after i'd taken it)...	First was Rx'd '93 after i'd been having VERY intense panic/anxiety attacks of a very crushing soul on fire kind of nature...It was MIRACULOUS, only good way to put it, the effect...I had felt calm like never before ...Realized I was using alcohol to self-medicate these issues away, prior which is of course not good...Reduces my craving for alcohol and/or any other substances...I'd have to say it allows me to function in society when otherwise I may be more of a shut-in with being so damned anxious all the time ...	M	36	14 years		2/19/2007
5	anxiety	None that I know of.	I began taking the generic form (Clonazepam) .5 mg as needed for dealing with the stresses of my day. I am an alcoholic, so I figure that many folks get to have their beer after work; I take a Klonopin/Clonazepam. It takes the edge off the stress off making the transition from the office to home (three young children). I don't think to take it if there is nothing causing extra stress--not a daily need. I think that it makes me a nicer and more agreeable person--less irritable; dealing with family matters I have less time to "get away" to reduce my stress level. I began taking this drug after I began having infrequent and severely disabling reactions to extreme stressers. I figured that something to reduce my overall stress level would help my overall health. Was told by the MD that this drug would be quick-acting and not so long-lasting. Since taking the drug, I've thankfully had none of those disabling episodes. Night of my second bar exam and CFP exams, I took 1 mg	M	38	2 days		2/23/2007
5	severe anxiety/panic/insomnia	sometimes on the tired and mentally sluggish side, but that was to be expected from a benzo. anyways, the tiredness is a good side effect for an insomniac.	very effective at getting my anxiety and panic under control. the attacks were getting so bad that it would be like a full blown seizure with twitches and everything. also taking paxil and nadolol (beta blocker) but those weren't enough. i know about the whole horrible withdrawal symptoms that are described, but i dont ever plan on stopping this med. the withdrawal symtoms described by people were an everyday thing for me before klonopin, so ill probably have to keep taking this or something like it until medical science comes out with something like it that doesnt suck. the only thing that worries me is the high dose that i have to take to keep it working. after reading everyone elses comments, my 4 to 8 mgs a day seems a bit high, but anything less is barely noticeable with me. if it weren't for klonopin, i would not be alive right now. its not the perfect panacea for my problems, but since it saved my life, i give it a 5.	M	20	2 months		8/12/2005
5	Anxiety	None, works great!	It seems to work better as an anti-anxiety med, then a sleep aid. Just .5 mg takes the edge off tremendously, but use with cation. Taking it when not needed or regulary can result in dependency so use sparingly.	M	27	1 years		10/11/2007
5	Anxiety.	None	I'm so chill	M	19	3 months		11/25/2006
5	social anxiety disorder	Incredibly irritable, rage, flew off the handle too easily	Whe I first started taking this drug I thought I was a miracle, I started talking to people, I felt incredibly self assured, it felt great, I was so happy, but then I got rude and wanted to kick everybodies ass, talk about road rage, but really no side effects other than that and it acually gave me energy and it gave me a good nights sleep, I just wish it didn't give me the rage because it really did help with the SAD	M	35	2 months		11/16/2006 Email
5	gad/insomina	I little more drowsy during the day but nothing major.	I taked 1mg at bedtime and sleep through the night. It has rid me of my general anxiety that plagued me for many years. It has given me my life back. It is something I have a dependancy for but I never take more than the presribed dose so I don't feel that there is an addiction issue. No medicine works for everyone so try for yourself and don't read too much about the side effects as you might not even get them. Find out then judge, not the other way around.	M	35	9 years		7/13/2006
5	anxiety	Only sometimes did it make me feel a little spacy.	I only take this drug at night, as needed, and seldom experience spaciness. It continues to be a great option during challenging\stessful times.	M	37	3 years		7/29/2006
5	Panic Attacks	Drowsiness, blurred vission	I love this medicine, it has really calmed me down. This drug is a life saver.	M	21	30 days		8/8/2006
5	Panic Disorder, DP/DR	some initial drowsiness and difficulty concentrating, but otherwise, none at all	Put simply, for me, this is a fantastic supplement to therapy and healthy living. It's certainly not for everyone, and the dependency issue is very real. That being said, this should be a personal issue between patients and doctors. Do NOT listen to lay people who either a)promote the drug as a cure all or b)blame all of their lifes problems on a pill (be especially wary of these folks, as their agenda is particularly nasty and incoherent. think 'scientology'.) Take responsibility for your life, your actions and your health.	M	30	10 years		10/10/2008 Email
5	social phobia	tired when waking up but after a few cups of coffee, i am ok	great drug. You dont need antipsychotic meds, all you need is klonopin by itself	M	48	14 years		7/25/2005
5	Bi-Polar II	Dizzyness and euphoria. Doctor is concerned about memory loss. Everything works fine!	Good drug. I know patients like me can control Bi-Polar II, but, this med helps greatly. Especcially when I am flying, I cant stand planes.	M	41	4 years		10/13/2006
5	anxiety/depression	drowsiness, lack of energy, lehargic tendencies		M	51	5 years		10/19/2006
5	restless legs and trouble sleeping	i sleep great and do not feel so up tight all the time		M	50	2 years		9/25/2001 Email
5	Panic Disorder / Panic Attacks	Almost none. Some short term memory loss, but nothing serious. Some sedation, but also not serious. I would sometimes experience irritability when missing a dosage but other days I would not experience this despite missing a dosage.	Klonopin helped in lowering my general anxiety and decreasing the occurance of panic attacks.	M	38	9 years		11/21/2004 Email
5	Anxiety	None	Keeps my mood steady,No panic attacks. I have no buzz or high feeling. Able to drive,fly,ski & target shoot. It has enabled me to get my life back on track. I don't drink. I take 10 mg celexa and 1 mg klonopin daily. Still able to have sex. Good fix for GAD. I plan to stay on it for the rest of my life.	M	45	2 years		11/28/2004
5	Anxiety	No side effects.	Worked well to eliminate sense of unreality and other anxiety symtoms, but had to keep constant amount in blood.	M	29	6 months		5/25/2004
5	Social Anxiety Disorder	NONE	I have been EXTREMELY shy as far back as my 40 yr old memory remembers. My 'shyness' eventually became very debilitating (to the point that I could not eat in front of people). It controlled my life and I was conscious of every single action and bodily movement I made (to avoid ANY judgement or self-perceived humiliation). I went through counseling, cognitive behvioral therapy etc... THAT helped me CHANGE my life BUT without klonopin (and Effexor XR to a lesser degree) I would still be too self conscious. I have been on 2mg/day of klonopin for approx. 6 years. I have NOT developed any tolerance to it. I have read that with social anxiety, klonopin does NOT act the same way as with someone who takes benzoes for other reasons. It does not make me tired. I take my 2mg EVERY morning with my high BP med and my Effexor XR. I do not feel zombie like or anything...the ONLY thing I feel IS NORMAL. I no longer THINK about everything. I NEVER felt relaxed before and I remember always thinking how	M	40	6 years		10/3/2006
5	Social Anxiety Disorder	NONE	I have been EXTREMELY shy as far back as my 40 yr old memory remembers. My 'shyness' eventually became very debilitating (to the point that I could not eat in front of people). It controlled my life and I was conscious of every single action and bodily movement I made (to avoid ANY judgement or self-perceived humiliation). I went through counseling, cognitive behvioral therapy etc... THAT helped me CHANGE my life BUT without klonopin (and Effexor XR to a lesser degree) I would still be too self conscious. I have NOT developed any tolerance to it. I have read that with social anxiety, klonopin does NOT act the same way as with someone who takes benzoes for other reasons. Klonopin is not for everyone, but if I had a friend that was suffering from social anxiety disorder and they had gone through CBT etc... I would strongly encourage them to discuss klonopin as a choice with their doctor.	M	40	6 years		10/3/2006
5	anxiety	Sleepiness at higher dosages. Must take at bedtime.	One of the few anti-anxiety medications that I have seen work in 100% of the people I know who tried it (about 8).	M	41	12 years		11/19/2003
5	Anxiety	Drowsy, but not only did it help my anxiety, it eliminated my chronic headaches! I am very cautious of the addictive nature of this med, but there was NOTHING else that was non-addictive that was helping my anxiety/headaches.	This is a miracle drug. I think it is less addictive than Valium or Xanax. I take .5mg morning and .5mg at night. Maxalt is another new excellent drug for migrane headaches.	M	46	2 years		4/1/2002 Email
5	Panic Attacks	Not really any side effects for me except for the obvious drowsiness feeling. Does pot have a effect on this drug?	Without this drug I would be in a mental hospital right now, I have no doubt about that. Question do you think smoking pot has any effect on this drug?	M	23	3 years		4/22/2005 Email
5	SEVERVE PANIC AND ANXIETY	SLEEPINESS,SOME S/T MEMORY LOSS BUT IT HAS MADE MY HEART STOP HURTING FROM ALL THE STRESS.TAKING .5 THREE TIMES A DAY.	MY NAME IS ALSO CARLOS MONTABLAN	M	38	30 days		5/5/2005 Email
5	Panic Attacks			M	32			6/8/2005
5	GAD	AT first, I was lethargic and lacked libido. But with the right dosage (0.5 in the morning and the same in the evening) I was able to function normally. The only long term effect has been on my short term memory. I have to write things down so I don't forget.	It was so great for my anxiety. It has helped make me me again. But I want to say that clonezapam helped me be me enough to get the counseling help I needed. If you aren't willing to do the mental work with a therapist, the drug by itself won't solve your core problems	M	48	2 years		3/2/2007
5	anxiety / insomnia / hypnic jerks	None really, aside from drowsiness, which was the goal. I can see it being very addictive though. It flat out makes you feel good and relaxed.	I was in a very bad state when I first started Klonopin. I had severe insomnia with hypnic jerks (for those who don't know what these are - every time you start falling asleep, a body part will involuntarily move and wake you back up). Hypnic jerks are generally associated with high levels of anxiety (too much brain activity causes the neurons to fire out of control). I was at a point where I had not slept for the good part of a month. The occasional times I did fall asleep, I would wake up within 2 or 3 hours with my heart racing, and feeling completely wired and unrested. I was at a point where I was having a true nervous breakdown because of lack of sleep. I finally went to see a psychiatrist and he prescribed the Klonopin. I took a 1 mg pill that night and slept restfully for about 7 or 8 hours. It totally killed the jerks. I still felt tremendous anxiety over the next couple of weeks, but I kept taking the Klonopin religiously every night and it would get me to sleep. With each passing day, my anxiety seemed to drop lower and lower. After those initial couple of weeks, I felt like myself again and, being aware of the addictive quality of the medicine, stopped taking it every day and would only take it if I absolutely couldn't fall asleep. It is now 8 months later and I no longer take the Klonopin regularly. I do, however have some around still and like the idea that it is there. I will pop one every once in awhile if I feel a bit wound up and can't fall asleep. My psychiatrist says that it's fine to do that as long as I don't use it daily. All in all, I feel it's a great medication if used properly and not abused. It was great for breaking the insomnia cycle, lowering my anxiety, and me feeling like I had regained control over my life.	M	29	8 months		6/1/2005
5	panic attacs	none	eliminated panic attacks completely. changed my life. a perfect med.	M	55	12 years		4/21/2007
5	GENERALIZED ANXIETY	FOR YEARS I HAD BEEN TAKING THE XANAX, ATIVAN AND VALIUM. SHORT HALF-LIFE OF THOSE DRUGS GIVES YOU UPS AND DOWNS ON COVERAGE OF ANXIETY. THOSE DRUGS SEEM TO BE MORE SEDATING THAN KLONOPIN. KLONOPIN HAS A LONG HALF-LIFE, IS LIGHTER IN ITS EFFECT, I HAVE NEVER HAD TO RAISE THE DOSE TO GET THE SAME EFFECT IN PAST FOUR YEARS. MEMORY IS GOOD...LONG TERM AND SHORT TERM. SORTA LIKE TAKING 25 MG OF LIBRAX OR 50 MG OF LIBRIUM. HOWEVER, KLONOPIN DOES NOT STIMULATE THE APPETITE NEARLY AS MUCH AS LIBRIUM.	HIGHLY RECOMMENDED EVEN FOR LONG TERM US WHEN USED RESPONSIBLY AND FOR CERTAIN PEOPLE. ADDICTIVE? YES, BUT THEN IF YOU HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING FOR YEARS WHAT IN THE TARNATION SHOULD YOU BE AFRAID OF ABOUT BEING ADDICTED TO THE DRUG? I AM FAR MORE LAID BACK, BEHAVED, LESS IMPULSIVE AND SUFFER NONE OF THE FRIGHTENING ANXIETY ATTACKS. I WOULD RATHER BE ADDICTED TO A MODERATE DOSE OF THIS DRUG THAN TO GO THROUGH LIFE IN PANIC MODE. TO ME IT IS A NO BRAINER.	M	66	4 years		9/29/2007
5	Leg cramps	No side effects.	Stopped the cramps. Cramps used to awaken me in the middle of the night, and I had to get out of bed and get my feet on the floor to stop the cramping.	M	69	3 years		9/28/2007
5	Social Anxiety and Sleep Issues	If too high of dose (over 2mg) I got really tipsy and couldn't walk straight. Otherwise all is good.	Great medication. Helps to get you to sleep, not sustain it. Helps greatly with agitation due to GAD and SAD. I would highly recommend over Xanax and Ativan cause it has a much longer 1/2 life.	M	21	6 months		5/5/2007
5	Sleeping problems, GAD/SAD	Fatigue, drowsiness, and general lethargy, depression...not bad though.	It's dose dependent and you will build a tolerance to k-pin. The stuff is good, but will cause some minor depression if taken in too high of doses. I go for 1-2mg at night and seem to function well in the day. If I go up to 3-4mg at night, the next day is ruined with fatigue and sleepiness. Great med, highly recommended, and not addictive at all, with such a long 1/2 life, how could it be? Unless of course you were abusing the drug, which isn't the smartest thing to do.	M	22	2 years		5/31/2007
5	Anxiety/Panic Disorder	None aside from a bit of drowsiness, which is to be expected with any benzo.	I've used just about every benzo and Klonopin is absolutely the most potent and effective for me. I was using Xanax for months before my doctor switched me to Valium 10mg/day with the ultimate goal to taper off benzos altogether. Valium kept me feeling stoned and lethargic; totally sedated until I was off all benzos entirely. After trying Seroquel and upping my dose of Effexor with horrible results, my psychiatrist decided to prescribe me clonazepam (Klonopin) at 1mg-2mg/day, reduce the Effexor (slowly tapering off), scrap the Seroquel, and add Remeron (mirtazipine) 30mg/night. I had my fears/reservations, but I can tell you Klonopin has been a wonderful tool through the often hellish battle of finding the right combinations. I think it's best to find one or two stable "foundation" meds, antidepressants in my case, and then use Klonopin in addition.. but with CARE. Don't let Stevie Nicks' story or other reviews scare you off using this medication - if your quality of life is	M	25	3 months		6/18/2007 Email
5	Panic & anx.	No Problems from the start. No Side affects maybe a little sleepy at times but not a problem..	It works for me. No Panic in 14 yrs. and very little anx.	M	65	14 years		6/8/2007
5	Neurotoxicity with Chronic Fatigue	None	Works wonders up to 6mg. Just all those little thoughts you can't get your brain to shut up upon, klonopin does the trick. Best benzo, hands down.	M	22	1.2 years		8/25/2007
5	Anxiety, Panic, Pain, Sleep	This drug is incredibly effective if you have cfs/myalgic encephalopathy/fibromyalgia type of disorder where your central nervous system is always in hyperdrive. I feel like a normal person after taking this medication. For me, it not only works as an anxiolytic, but also for pain, balance, and dizziness.	Very physically addictive. The worse part about the withdrawal is the length of time it takes to discontinue it. After struggling through withdrawal a few years ago, I now take it only occassionally, and this seems to work without becoming physically addictive. It is not be psychologically addictive as far as I can tell.	M	30	6 years		7/30/2007
5	Panic & Anxiety	No serious or life changing effects. A little bit of fatigue, sleep longer but I sleep better. I take .25 mg in the morning.	I have been on Klonopin for a long time and I have been on as much as 2 mg a day. I have had panic and anxiety as far back as I can remember. I got back in church about 3 years ago and I feel that through the healing power of Jesus Christ I am better. Since then I have been gradually coming off the meds. I am only on .25 mg a day and I feel better that I ever have. Prayer changes things! 2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of FEAR, but of POWER and of LOVE and of a SOUND MIND! bullets4u187@yahoo.com	M	26	11 years		5/14/2007 Email
5	Anxiety, teeth grinding	I have GAD, and the depressant I take was making my teeth grind. Klonopin helps relieve that. I have no side effects on klonopin, but I take a small dosage (.25 mg twice a day)	Its great. Its a great tranquilizer, helps me sleep, and stops the teeth grinding. I went without it for 2 weeks, and had no withdrawl symptoms.	M	24	6 months		9/6/2007
5	anxiety disorder	Sedation.	Very happy with it. I'm currently tapering off from it but will still use it when I suffer anxiety attacks. It's very fast acting and calming.	M	31	2 years		10/15/2007
5	panic disorder	none really, other than being extra high when tokin' up	was on xanax (illegally) for 4 years, literally tried 9 different anti-depressants before that, my new doctor, my only doctor, says try out these klonopins, so i try them and i love them aahahahha. seriously though it doesnt have the throwed euphoric feeling xanax gives you with just a quick 3,4,5 hr onset. Klonopins have a heavier onset, making you not even think about panic attacks, but at the same time, your body can function just fine, instead of playing chicken on the road under the influence of xanax. :D	M	24	4 months		9/25/2008 Email
5	Anxiety	Some tiredness before getting used to the drug.	This drug works wonderfully. Best taken on an empty stomach, you will feel the effects within 1 hour. The effects are similar, but more subtle than, Xanax. And they are also longer lasting. A wonderful drug for sleep. It will give you a natural tired feeling and no hangover effect. But it also works for anxiety-provoking situations. Slows down your mind so that you can handle things better. You dont feel like you are spinning out of control.	M	46	3 years		10/31/2007
5	GAD/minor panic attacks	NONE! Other than feeling a little more tired than I normally would at around 3 p.m. All benzos tend to cause some pretty wild and vivid dreams, but if you keep a sense of humor about it, it's not that bad. Share the dreams with your friends, they'll love it.	MUCH better than Xanax. Smoother, milder feeling that lasts longer and helps keep me calm without making me feel like I'm taking street drugs. Xanax acts fast, causes a huge wave of calm to come over you, then is gone in 2-4 hours. 0.5 mg of Klonopin lasts 6-8 hours for me, and there's no "come down" period to deal with. For panic attacks, use Xanax responsibly. For chronic, "high baseline" anxiety, Klonopin definitely wins out.	M	24	3 months		11/7/2007
5	GAD/minor panic attacks	Vivid and extremely life-like dreams if taken after 6 p.m. Some minor tiredness during the day, but anything was better than the constant "walls are closing in on me" feeling I was having for 6-7 years before starting Klonopin.	Xanax is for acute anxiety, Klonopin is for chronic anxiety. It's important to understand the distinction. Don't be scared by claims of how "addictive" benzodiazepines are. Responsible use at levels of 2mg/day or lower won't cause any serious "addiction." You WILL experience some withdrawal after long-term (longer than 6 months) use, but tapering off your dosage will greatly reduce your withdrawal symptoms. ALL PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS CAUSE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS IF STOPPED ABRUPTLY. That includes ALL anti-depressants, regardless of what class they are in (SSRI, SNRI, etc). Don't be bullied into taking anti-depressants that make you feel numb and inhuman. I've taken Paxil, Zoloft, Effexor, Xanax and Klonopin, and I've tried EVERY SINGLE HERBAL REMEDY you can imagine, so don't hesitate to e-mail me to ask about my experiences. Just make sure the e-mail subject is "Klonopin: Askpatient" so I know it's not spam. And obviously, I'm not a Dr., so make sure	M	24	3 months		11/11/2007 Email
5	panic attacks, social anxiety	slight tiredness. thats it	Klonopin is a great drug. I take it as needed and it crushes any kind of anxiety i'm experiencing and allows me to by myself in nervous situations such as speaking in front of a class or being around a lot of people. Some find klonopin very addictive. I don't personally but it should only be taken when you really need it. However, a long time ago I took it daily (1.5 mg) for like 2 years and had no big problems coming off of it. Oh yeah, don't combine it with alcohol. Bad things could happen.	M	21	5 years		11/1/2007
5	bi-polar, anxiety, panic, ocd, dep	none unless I try to stop taking it-aka addictive	I have been taking this since I was 16. I am in the mental health field now as a clinician. I have taken street drugs, every antidepressant known to man, mood stablizers, herbal rememdies, and many other things. This drug truly works wonders when taken as directed by the Dr. It is the least addictive benzo, which basically just means minor tranquilizer, because of the 12hr 1/2 life. Taking 2mg of this every 12 hours will keep a constant 3mg in your body working at a bare minimum. 1mg every 12 will be 1.5mg constant, etc... It relaxes, causes less stress, reduces panic and anxiety symptoms, helps with sleep, cuts manic symptoms down, and reduces depression. It is much more effective when used in conjuction with other drugs. Prozac has always been a staple of mine because it elevates and has very few side effects besides the one everyone knows about (sexual). With the help of these two drugs most things can be easily overcome. They work for a wide variety of problems. Adding	M	28	12 years		12/9/2007
5	Severe Anxiety, Insomnia	None, unless starting out with too high a dose, then there can be excessive sedation and problems with coordination.	Klonopin saved my life after a nervous breakdown where I could not sleep and had massive anxiety. I used it regularly for about a month, then cut back to as needed. I take 0.5 mg on average 3 times weekly. I have gone almost 1 week without and had absolutely no withdrawel effects. When used with caution, this drug is a lifesaver. I am on Lexapro which seems to do nothing for my anxiety so I am extremely grateful to have the Klonopin around. Email me with any questions.	M	34	2 months		12/12/2007 Email
5	anxiety	zero side effects	life aving drug, feel relaxed and super ultra mellow. it should be illegal to feel this good	M	27	2 days		1/25/2008
5	sleep/anxiety	It will ruin your life.... You will get addicted right away	To the person who has been taking it for 3 days and is taking 2 mg.. PLEASE STOP!!!!!!!! RIGHT AWAY.. before it is too late. I became addicted only taking .5 MG for 2 weeks. It took me 1 month to get off. Some people can never get off. They stay up for 2 weeks. THis will ruin your life.. Trust me...what these people say about this evil drug is true...	M		30 days		2/18/2008 Email
5	Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PD	slight euphoria	took XANAX for 2.5 years before - 4mg a day. The rebound anxiety in the interdose period was horribly annoying, and raising the dose was not something I wanted. I switched from XANAX to KLONOPIN (4mg a day), and the interdose rebound anxiety was gone. I felt NOTHING from it, other than the occasional buzz when taken on an empty stomach. The MOST EFFECTIVE benzodiazepine for management of panic disorder. (I've tried them all...I know)	M	24	5 months		3/4/2008
5	panic	mild moodyness, mild lethargy. overcome easily with a regular workout regime	took for 1mg bid for 14 years, then stopped for 2 years. withraw almost killed me, had seizures. Back on it now after being med free for 2 years decided my life is much better on the meds. my panic attacks are very extreme though so i will probably be taking this for life, or until more research is done on the cause of the attacks.	M		16 years		4/16/2008 Email
5	ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS	I NOTICE THAT SOMETIMES I HAVE BLUR VISION ,EDT	IT MADE MY LIFE MUCH EASIER TO MAINTAIN I USED TO HAVE SOME MEAN PANIC ATTACKS OR VERY HIGH ANXIETY WHEN MY DOCTOR PRESCIBE ME WITH KLONLPIN WOW IT WAS LIKE A MIRACLE IT CALM ME DOWN IN ABOUT 5 TO 15 MINUTES. EVERY MEDICATION THAT WORKS FOR YOU SHOULD BEEN TAKEN EVERY DAY EVEN THOUGH IT SAYS TAKEN AS NEEDED THAT WAY THE MEDICATION STAY IN YOUR SYSTEM. I TRIED A COUPLE OF TIMES TO TAKE AS NEEDED BUT AS SOON THAT I STOP TAKEN MY MEDICATION MY ANXETY OR PANIC ATTACKS COMES MORE INTENSE BUT WHEN I TAKE IT DAILY I CAN MAINTAIN MY ATTACKS MUCH BETTER I ONLY TAKE 2MG PER DAY AND I FEEL WONDERFUL I USED THIS MEDS. FOR MORE THAN 10 YEARS I TRIED LITHIUM BUT IT IS A HASSLE TO TAKE BLOOD SAMPLE EVERY WEEK TO SEE IF THE LEVEL IS JUST RIGHT SO IF YOU HAVE ANXETY OR PONIC ATTACKS I HIGHLY RECOMENDED KLONOPIN THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME GIVE SOME FEEDBACKS MAHALO AND ALOHA B.T.	M	46	10 years		3/29/2008
5	anxiety, GAD	none that I can remember	The best anti-anxiety medicine around. Drug stays active for 6 hours. My drug of choice for an "as needed" basis for anxiety. Helps me sleep when I need it to.	M	31	2 years		11/21/2008
5	Central Sleep Apnea / Anxiety	Drowsiness	Love it. Take 1 mg at night for Central Sleep apnea, and currently have no signs of Apnea. Recently prescribed .5 mg during day for general anxiety issues. I take it only on work days and do not find it addictive at all. I often forget to take it during the day!	M	31	4 years		11/30/2008
5	social anxiety / insomnia	Increased fatique, tolerance over time and possible dependence.	I have difficulty sleeping, not because I'm not tired, but because my mind is racing and anxious about the day or the future or some other event. Klonopin helps clear my mind of the anxiety so I can fall asleep. When I don't sleep, I become severely insane, so it's a necessary evil, I feel.	M	21	1 years		12/23/2008 Email
5	anxiety	Feel goofy but its a good goofy	The best drug Ive ever taken, but be carefull. I have found my self not being able to get anymore now, because my doctor thinks Im getting addicted, which I am.	M	25	5 years		1/22/2009
5	social anxiety, panic disorder	drowsiness and short term memory loss	Has helped greatly. Side effects were a problem when I was taking daily, but I've learned to take it around once a week when I actually need it which stops any worry of withdrawing symptoms and a almost zombie like feeling with the memory effects when taking more often. Can take some experimentation to learn a helpful routine with this drug, but once you do it works great.	M	28	6 months		3/1/2009
5	Severe Panic Attacks and GAD	When I began taking this drug about a year ago, I was pretty tired. I was sluggish, had minor motor impairment. For about a month it felt like I always had one beer in my system. However, these effects fully dissipated after 1 month.	THIS DRUG HAS SAVED MY LIFE. Prior to taking Klonopin, I had severe panic attacks on a daily basis (3 sometimes 4) and I was becoming an agoraphobic. I could not bear the thought of having to live every day like that. I got help immediately. Diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and panic disorder. I was first put on Zoloft (I had a severe negative reaction), and was taken off. I was put on Xanax for a month, but it was only a temporary fix. My doctor was awful. I switched psychiatrists...my new doctor is fantastic...he put me on 1.5mg of Klonopin (generic now) per day (.5mg two to three times per day). At first, I took a larger dose (full three pills per day)...but now I am down to just 1.0mg per day. It created a virtuous cycle because it took away my panic attacks and general anxiety disorder. Still occasionally feel on edge, but now its nothing that I can't talk myself out of within 5 to 10 minutes. I lets me be in full control of my anxiety issues. I cannot thank my doctor enou	M	27	1 years		3/5/2009
5	Anxiety and panic attacks	I never experienced many side effects. Just some sleepiness and drowsiness. Since i'm presently taking four different presrription medications that makes it hard to remember how i felt exactly.	Clonazepam helps me deal with my OCD sysptoms and i don't experience any serious panic attacks.	M	34			3/28/2009 Email
5	GAD, Panic	Some drowsiness, dizziness at first...short term memory problems at higher doses.	I take 0.25 mg to 0.5 a day, no side effects at this dosage. I lived with anxiety for years and this medication is wonderful. I am happier than I ever have been. I've gone a few days without and never experienced withdrawal symptoms, only the horrible anxiety returning, but that's why I'm on it in the first place. Don't believe the naysayers, you don't know them or where they are coming from. Talk to a trusted and experienced doctor. Medications like these save lives. I'm glad I live in modern times, or I probably would have become and alcoholic or drug addict. We all need to work toward ending the stigma.	M	25	10 months		6/27/2008
5	Social Anxiety	slight cognitive impairment, slight amnesia, daytime drowsiness	People complaining about withdrawl-- dont blame the med, blame the stupid doc that didnt inform you about the drug. There are far worse drugs when considering side effect profile, benefit to risk ratio, and therapeutic index. As far as anxiety relief, this is by far (with exception to other benzodiazepines) the best medication, all things considered. MAIOs may have slightly better efficacy but with the restrictions and contraindications, benzos reign supreme in anxiety treatment. As long as one understands the potential dependence and possible withdrawal symptoms, this drug works wonders with proper therapy and the supervision of a doctor that understands anxiety.	M	28	4 years		5/27/2008
5	Social Anxiety Disorder + Panic	A little drowsiness when I first started taking it, then no side effects at all. This med really has worked wonders for my social anxiety and panic disorder - I feel like I'm finally living my life.	I was hesitant about taking a benzo because they get so much bad publicity but can honestly say that it was the best decision I made. I've taken 4mg Clonazepam a day (in 2 divided doses) for social anxiety for 5 years. It worked straight away, it has given me confidence, eliminated panic attacks, I sleep really well and it appears to augment my anti-depressant treatment. I have tried different dosages, and as long as the dose was changed by no more than 0.125mg at a time I had no problem. If you are going to take Clonazepam I would recommend going for the Roche brand as either Klonopin or Rivotril.	M	30	5 years		8/9/2008
5	social anxiety and depression	some drowsiness, but other than that it has helped me extremely. It has helped my social and work relationships. I do not prefer drinking with the med because it does multiply the sedative effects of the drug. I don't prefer drinking at all if your taking this medication daily.	This drug has helped me concentrate better, and helped me get back in college full time. I'm getting good grades in all of my classes. It also helped me when interviewed at jobs. I was looking for a job for months and would get very nervous at the interviews and couldn't answer questions I was asked. But with the meds I was calm did very well at my interviews. Two weeks after I stared using the meds I was offered three jobs that I had to choose from. My social life is very well better now and has stopped my depression that was caused from my social anxiety.	M	22	7 months		8/22/2008 Email
5	anxiety	its mad addicting, i love taking it when i have a panic attack because it makes me feel like a warm teddy bear with no worries : )	take it only when you have a panic attack cuz if you take it like every day ur gonna become either addicted or its not gonna work well after a while	M	17			8/27/2008
5	general anxiety and Panic attacks	a little drowsy but not like xanax or ativan	It saves my day when I have an important event that puts too much stress and anxiety. I was on 2 mg a day (1mg 2x) for 6 months on 2005-06. Then I began to diminish my dosage until now that I am taking just on occasional days. I take about 0.25-0.5mg a day. It has been one of the most useful meds that I have tried. But I am aware of his addiction potencial	M	41			9/7/2008
5	Mood Disorder and Severe Anxiety	None really except there is a marked difference when you are having an anxiety attack or panic attack (the difference between the two are very defined and klonopin helps for both). If it does make me sleepy I have a cup of coffee or keep myself busy. If it doesn't make me sleepy and I take a nap I can feel it when I wake up!!	I'm on 2mg BID, I was on 3mg TID. I was put on Klonopin because it has a longer half-life than the Valium I was on. I don't have to take it as often. I have been on it for quite some time and my condition being the way it is, I'll probably always be on it. Be sure to get your LFTs checked yearly, a lot of psychiatrists forget this! Also, if you plan on spending a night out with your friends skip your does, it does not mix well with alcohol.	M	28	8 years		10/2/2008
5	Anxiety	Mild Drowsiness	I take Klonopin as needed for my anxiety. If I happen to have a particularly anxious situation I just take 1mg or 2mg if need be. It's nice to have my life back!	M	26	2 months		9/21/2008
5	social/ marijuana withdrawl anxiety	some slight depression, spit in the corners of my mouth,difficulty studying	klonapin overall if yoused correctly is can be a very effective drug. i feel depressed on it sometimes and that makes me want to chefa the reefa, which ofcourse is illigal in alabama. i would also recomend the name brand Klonopin over generic clonazepam. ive been on very many ssri's/ ssnri's (EffexorXR, Prozac, Lexapro) and im although im currently taking a minimum of .5mg klonopin per day, right now, im intrested in swithing to xanax because it might hopefully eleviate some of my depression.	M	19	2 months		9/29/2008 Email
5	Severe Panic Disorder and OCD	drowsiness, slight depression, foggy	I have a severe panic disorder, a disorder that runs like wild fire throughout my family and have basically spent my life being consistently suicidal. I desperately tried to avoid the benzos and have been on every anti-anxiety drug out there, along with holistic therapy, exercise and counseling. I've never been a drinker and have cut all stimulants out of my life. I know this medication is addictive, I know I will develop a tolerance to it, and I know I will end up taking more or switching to a higher benzo; but it is better than the alternative. My panic disorder has become so severe that I coudn't function in life and and couldn't handle feeling suicidal anymore. I would rather be a benzo junkie than dead, plain and simple. I would suggest that people with this type of disorder leave the benzos as a last resort; TRY EVERYTHING ELSE POSSIBLE. However, if it comes down to going over the deep end or being a junkie, bring on the Klonopin.	M	29	5 years		6/18/2009
5	anxiety	minor drowsiness when I first started Klonopin	Currently taking 1mg three times per day	M	48	2 years		6/28/2009
5	anxiety/panic, social anxiety	few side effects. Some tiredness/fatigue and feeling lethargic for the first few weeks I was taking it.	I have taken Klonopin off and on for many years. I never had major problems coming off of it in the past. It really is a great drug. It almost eliminates or at least brings significant relief from my crippling social anxiety and allows me to be myself and feel a little more confident. While taking it, I never feel shaky or panicky. I take 0.5mg 2x a day, which is a low dose. Yes, any drug of the benzodiazepine class can be physically/psychologically addictive, but the key to avoiding dependence issues is to stay at lower dosages and increase it only when absolutely needed. These medicines can be taken long term, but tolerance tends to build after a few months. Email me if anyone wants to talk about Klonopin or all the other crazy psychotropic meds.	M	22	2 months		7/8/2009 Email
5	Social Anxiety	Some sedation until I lowered the dose to 1mg/day, all in the morning. Sometimes wonder if it is hurting my memory (though it my be unrelated to the Klonopin -- and any tiny reminder brings all the memories flooding back in detail). Some increase in libido. Was going to see a dr re TMJ, but first started Klonopin and realized TMJ pain was 95% gone. Much less insomnia than pre-Klonopin, even though I take all in the a.m. "De-realization" I would often have -- especially around bright fluorescent lights -- unexpectedly (and pleasantly!) disappeared when I started Klonopin. Started large, sustained weight loss at same time as Klonopin, so it is conceivable that one or two of these unexpected beneficial "side effects" were from that instead of the Klonopin.	A godsend for severe social anxiety. I couldn't even talk to a clerk at the post office without my heart pounding and my voice trembling. It was so bad people were suspicious I was trying to pull something over on them! Social situations still make me a bit uncomfortable, but it is a world of difference vs. the debilitating social fear I lived in before. Presentations at work (performance anxiety) went from a situation of dread and avoidance to a minor and readily-handled discomfort. I used to take a little booster before "threatening" social events, but have rarely done so for the last seven years. I know everyone is different, but it is hard for me to relate to all the claims of tolerance developing, i.e., a need for escalating dose to maintain effect. I learned almost 9 years ago the 1 mg works much BETTER for me than 1.5-2, and also avoids sedation. Have never had the slightest need or desire to up the dose since then. And generic Klonopin (clonazepam) is DIRT CHEAP. I get a 100-day supply of TEVA generic (they specialize in clonazepam) at Costco for $12.00), and you do NOT need to be a member (I'm not). Tried other things first, including Xanax, which did little but make me feel doped-up (Xanax is a great sleeping pill, though, for the 1-2 nights a month I still have insomnia).	M	56	10 years		11/16/2009 Email
5	Anxiety	Works very well for panic, OCD, but not as much for GAD. I take 2 mgs daily. Have done so for 2 years and have not needed to increase the dose. Generic works fine for me. Does also allow me to think more clearly as I have less brain overwiring from stress.		M	35	2 years		12/10/2009
5	GAD/racing thoughts	Severe drowsiness (went away after first few weeks)	This drug is amazing. Within a few weeks my overall anxiety level was way down, my mind calmed down, and all my weird phobias/fears went away. Terrible drowsiness and nodding off in class or at the computer, but that went away after a few weeks. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES stop taking this cold turkey....I let my prescription run out a few times with no refills and had to wait days for my MD to OK it. Klonopin withdrawal is the worst thing a human being can go through. If your doctor wants to stop you taking this, do it VERY VERY slowly.	M	26	5 years		12/13/2009
5	Anxiety	Drowsiness	Klonopin is a miraculous drug, but it MUST be treated with a great deal of respect. It is not to be used for recreational purposes, and should be used rarely and only for "breakthrough" anxiety and panic. Using this drug just to "feel good" is a disastrous idea. For me, a combination of Zoloft, therapy, and Klonopin helped me to overcome crippling fear, panic, and illness. The only time I take it every day is when I fly or travel. Many members of my family have also benefited from it and it was a godsend to my grandmother when she was dying.	M	25	10 years		1/5/2010
5	Social Anxiety, Insomnia	Drunk feeling while taking it in the daytime (even small amounts.)	I have severe social anxiety that made working difficult. This helped tremendously when I started a new job that required a great deal of social interaction (and stress!) I broke the tablets up and kept them in my pocket to take when I felt anxious. It was helpful but I noticed that even small amounts made me lose my balance a bit and say things I might not normally say (kind of like being drunk.)For the past 6 years I have taken .5mg nightly but none at all during the day. I get a great nights sleep for the most part (as opposed to waking every hour with racing thoughts.) I still wake up once or twice each night but I can go right back to sleep. I'd like to stop taking it but I can't sleep as well without it. Unlike others I have never had a problem with developing a tolerance. In fact, I have found that if I take double the amount, I wake more often.	M	50	10 years		1/5/2010
5	Anxiety	drowsiness/sleepiness, mild clumsiness that strikes me as somewhat amusing rather than disturbing	Sweet, sweet relief. Long lasting, stops anxiety dead in its tracks for the entire day. If you have dibilitating anxiety find a doctor who will prescribe this for you. Initially 2 .5mg a day and now strictly as needed. I experience horrendous muscle tension and stiffness in neck and shoulder from anxiety episodes that can take weeks to months to resolve. I use Klonopin pre emptively to avoid this suffering.	M	29	3 months		1/13/2010
5	Anxiety	Really none. Great drug.	Just worried about the addiction aspect	M	28	6 weeks		1/17/2010 Email

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