Clonazepam User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• June 25, 2019

For Burning Mouth Syndrome "I have suffered with BMS (burning mouth syndrome) for over forty (40) years, without a cure, perhaps induced by toothpastes, meant to treat tooth sensitivity. Most practitioners I visited had no idea of what it was nor how to treat it, but, please, bear with me. There, this past December (2018), my dermatologist prescribed Clonazepam tablets, dissolved in the mouth for three minutes, then spit, three times daily, as already mentioned on another thread. ADDITIONALLY, 1-2drops of Tabasco Sauce (YES! Tabasco Sauce - CAPSAICIN) in four table spoons. Swish and spit. “Increase the number of drops of Tabasco in the same amount of water slowly as tolerated (one drop at a time).” I now use 12 drops in a cup of water, kept in a flask, just like the neighborhood alky. By now, 6-24-2019, the improvement is hard to believe. Almost miraculous, folks. And soooooo grateful to my dermatologist at the Mayo Clinic. Cheers! Enjoy life, do good deeds, share your blessings and read all you can, especially classical literature. Hopefully this will help cure your burning mouth syndrome. "

• Mike
• May 16, 2013

For Insomnia "I have suffered from insomnia most of my adult life. Like many here, I was prescribed clonazepam 1-2 mg. at night. I have never increased the dose after years of use. In fact, my doctor recommended that I go down by .5 m.g. as often I felt comfortable to do so in order to reduce the chances of becoming tolerant to the medicine. Works like a charm after many years of use. I wish there was something else, but this has become the best for my insomnia. I tried many other things."

• Acupunk
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 12, 2021

For Benzodiazepine Withdrawal "HORRENDOUS drug. Became severely dependent on it over the course of 4 years and didn't even know it. Didn't take it every day. Basically, I felt fine, until I didn't. Now I live with debilitating physical and mental symptoms. It has cost me my livelihood and living is hard work most days. Trying to get off by micro-tapering 18 months now and using diazepam to do so. It is still agony. DO NOT take BENZOS. I took responsibly. Clonazepam is extremely potent in particular. Avoid like the plague - it can destroy your life."

• Anonymous
• April 10, 2009

Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety "I've been on it for 2 years and YES it is a great drug to help with anxiety. Without it my life wouldn't be the same at all. It is very hard to come off of. But you have to make a choice to live with the pain of anxiety or be addicted to something that fixes the problem. Neither one is great but I don't like pain."

• 29yr...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 9, 2013

Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety "I have generalized anxiety disorder. Before I was prescribed Klonopin I was at the verge of losing my job, house, even my family. I couldn't stop worrying, stressing and overwhelming myself. I had no energy to even play with my kids. Once I started taking this medicine it brought me back to living and enjoying life, family, even performing better at work. I really recommend this medicine if you have generalized anxiety disorder, it works like a miracle."

• Hopef...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 25, 2023

For Anxiety "There is so much negative information out there about benzos. I have been using them off and on for about 13 years. Ativan was always my go-to, but about a year ago, my primary care doctor suggested that Klonopin might be a better fit for my general anxiety because it lasts longer. I would agree. I am prescribed 0.5mg up to twice a day. I normally use less. 1/4 mg usually takes the edge off, and sometimes I take another 1/4 mg later in the day. I have taken it daily not exceeding my prescribed dose for months at a time. When my mind settles for whatever reason, I forget to take it, and I have never experienced any serious withdrawal. What I can share is that, although I don’t like relying on Klonopin, it keeps me functional when I fear I wouldn’t be otherwise. I can concentrate on tasks and get things done. I imagine that taking high doses of any benzos long term would lead to some challenges, but used in moderation, drugs like Klonopin can be a lifesaver."

• Auntie...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 8, 2015

Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety "Anger. Anxiety. Stomach in a knot. Wanting to die. Then I take my Klonopin and a warm feeling envelops me. I'm suddenly calm. I'm reasonable and rational. The violence in my heart temporarily melts away. I'm not angry anymore. I take a short vacation from misery. Then I blissfully drift off to sleep. I won't take it often because I don't want to become addicted. But when things get unbearable, my Klonopin soothes my racing mind."

• Irish...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 8, 2016

Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety "A+. Couldn't function without it. Takes away that tense feeling in my brain. I don't have panic attacks, but I deal with a lot of anxiety that brings on severe irritability. Just one 5mg pill in the morning and one when I get home from work, and I'm free from all that. I can live a normal life and not let my anxiety ruin my relationships, work, etc. Lasts longer than xanax and more effective in my opinion,"

• Leeda...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2023

For Anxiety "I was misdiagnosed for years with depression when the real culprit has been anxiety all along. I was put on every antidepressant, one after the other, and suffered horrible side effects from all of them. I finally gave up and went back to a life that was awful and stressed. I have severe social anxiety and now PTSD from so much medical mismanagement. I recently decided I had to try again, so I went to see a psychiatrist who actually listens to me. He started me on benzodiazepines, and my life is finally revealing itself to be enjoyable again. Some people just don't respond to SSRI meds, and we need the different stuff. I have no problems with clonazepam 0.5 mg 3x a day when I need it, and the sun is shining again for me after 20 years of being unheard and in fear. I'm well-educated on the risks and cautions, but I'm 70 years old, and if I need this for my remaining years, that's okay. Nothing else worked, some of it was dangerous, and I'm satisfied. I smile again."

• Glitt...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 1, 2016

Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety "I have tried every medication under the sun for anxiety! I was born anxious I have always said. My doctor put me on Klonopin as more of a long term anxiety medication in her mind. It was such a miracle for me. I was prescribed 1mg x 2 at night, if needed for anxiety and Insomnia, at the time of my divorce. I found I was able to wake up the next day without feeling groggy if I had taken it the night before. When the panic and anxiety set in, it allowed me to calm down and get through the hardest moments. I only take it once in a while these days, but it truly helped me."

• ABano
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 24, 2020

For Benzodiazepine Withdrawal "I started taking clonazepam after back to back panic attacks in the middle of the night that kept me awake. I started taking 1 mg a day in late 2014. I moved to a different state last January and could not obtain a prescription. So I started taking lower amount to make it last. I felt I was losing my mind mainly due to no sleep. I went back to my home state a couple of times and got an prescription with intentions to ween off. Now 8 months later and taking 0.5mg every other day. I try to go 2-3 days in between but I get terribly sick. I've been depressed. Can't get things moving with my career (self employed) I can't take it anymore! I intend to start cutting the doses to .25mg a day instead of .5mg every other day. I think I will take advice to put this in a solution or use a nail file such as I have read. Please post your updates with your weening process and I will do the same. It helps. Pray you all can get yourself off this junk."

• Rocco...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2023

For Anxiety "Changed my life! I was close to suicide and just couldn’t deal with the panic attacks and daily anxiety that was literally damaging me from the inside out. I was prescribed 1mg 2X a day and everything changed. I went back to work, not one panic attack, appetite returned, I was able to relax and watch tv and go to sleep peacefully at night. I also give all glory to God because he answered my prayers! I prayed for the right medication, and I found it! I tried all the anti-depressants and they made things worse."

• Masami
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 21, 2014

Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety "I have been taken Klonopin for 20 years, it all started because I lost function of both my inner ears and had no balance. The ear specialist concluded that there was no treatment available for this condition so my stress and anxiety level landed me in a pain clinic where medicine, exercise, counseling and diet did the trick. In three days I was back to normal. What I later found out is that Clonazepam was not only very effective for my balance disorder but it took the anxiety away. Today I take 2mg a day in two or three dosages and feel completely normal. When stress increases I slightly increase the dosage. I take it with Lexapro so as not to end in depression. The secret, for me, is daily exercise (walking), and Clonazepam/Lexapro10mg."

• What...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 1, 2013

For Restless Legs Syndrome "Have had increasingly severe restless legs syndrome for 45 years. Finally started using Requip about 12 years ago, and got relief from RLS at night, but had to be doing something physical or at least on my feet all day to keep it under control. Got up to 3mg at bedtime, but that was causing horrible nasal decongestion every morning. My doc suggested clonazepam, and the effect was absolutely amazing! Wonderful, solid sleep every night. But, even better, the RLS disappeared during the day, as well. Daytime movies, meetings, and travel all now possible for the first time in decades! Need only 0.2 mg each evening, and no adverse side effects or tolerance increase after more than a year. This truly changed my life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 8, 2024

For Anxiety "So I take this drug 0.5 mg as needed. At times I go months without taking 1 single pill. Other times I need to take a few in a week. My anxiety is treated with other medications that I take daily. So I was advised very clearly by my psychiatrist to take only if my anxiety is to the point where it affects what I do in a day. To that extent, the drug is a wonder drug to me. It stops panic attacks within half an hour for me. It calms my nerves and relaxes my mind & body. Now...I would love to be able to constantly have that feeling of taking a Klonopin every hour of every day. But I know full well that it will lead to dependence and addiction. As of this writing, it is April 8, 2024, and I have taken two tablets since the start of the year. Despite having 4 prescribed per month, if I absolutely do not need this drug, I do not take it. I am a recovering alcoholic and I am aware of how quickly addiction can take hold if I start taking my medication to achieve a feeling, rather than as directed."

• Anony...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 24, 2023

For Anxiety "I have been taking clonazepam since 2018 for anxiety. I take it every day before work, and it helps a lot with the feeling that something bad is going to happen, helps with the feeling of doing everything wrong, jitters, etc. It has helped me tremendously, and I will be continuing to take this medication."

• Patient
• June 13, 2021

For Anxiety "This is a great medication for me. It alleviates the cycle of negative thinking that spirals into a panic in my mind. I have 0.5 mg tabs. Sometimes I use 1/4, 1/2 or a whole one or in bad circumstances I take 2, or 1 mg. It takes about an hour to notice it working and I feel more relaxed over the next several hours as it is gentle. I honestly could probably use 1 mg or even 2 mg a day for how high my anxiety gets but I don't want to back myself in a corner with this drug. My advice, take it easy with them. Don't rush to one every time you feel a little anxious. But don't be afraid of something that can help you tremendously! Xanax worked the best for me and helped with anxious depression too. Klonopin is my 2nd most helpful, with Ativan being very very close. Tapering off can be done if you want or need to. But be kind to yourself, anxiety is awful in that it never sleeps."

• Morty
• October 9, 2018

Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder "I started on klonopin 5 years ago when I was experiencing uncontrollable panic attacks that nearly cost me my job. Prior to that I was taking xanax. Xanax works great short term (but is clearly addictive and many people are prone to abuse it). I explained my concerns to my doctor and was prescribed 1 mg of klonopin three times a day which worked wonders but decided to taper down over the past six months. I was able to get down to 1 mg once a day with any problems but it's really tough to get lower than that without experiencing significant withdraw. People are correct in stating that it is very difficult to get off of completely but like all meds, you have to weigh the pros and cons. I haven't noticed any side effects thus far nor have I felt the need to increase my initial prescribed dose (actual decreased). If panic and anxiety are ruining your life, the downsides of klonopin are vastly out weighted by the benefits it provides. Life is too short to live with unnecessary anxiety."

• Benja...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 31, 2023

For Panic Disorder "Best medication by far used in the treatment for panic disorder. Also, before using clonazepam, I suffered from severe agoraphobia. I'm so very grateful to have such an improved quality of life. I've been using clonazepam 1mg 3 times daily for going on 20 years. Sure, I'm dependent on it, but the benefits far exceed the risks, and I'm a much better person with a life worth living."

• Gary
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 9, 2013

Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety "Please, please, please do your research before ever taking Klonopin or any drug in the benzodiazepine family. Klonopin has caused me great hardship and nearly cost me my life. And I am not alone - thousands of people have had horrific experiences with this drug. Please search "benzo withdrawal" or similar to educate yourself. Looking back, my original anxiety was nothing compared to the torture I went through once I was addicted to klonopin. And I am not through it yet. Words can not explain the horror I went through. That is why I beg you to do your own research. Most doctors don't know or are in denial about the withdrawal effects of benzodiazepines. The stories you will find are not lies or exaggerations. Buyer beware! Please!!"

• Shats...
• August 14, 2017

Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder "This drug is saving my life right now. Its a shame the people who abuse it ruin it for those of us who get relief from debilitating issues from it, because many doctors just don't want to prescribe it now. I say what's the point of having a drug if you can't use it to help people who need it."

• Doubleg
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 24, 2019

For Anxiety "I have been taking Clonazepam 0.5mg for about 10 years now. When my initial anxiety emerged my doctor put me on Paxil. With Paxil I was not myself and the side effects were horrible. Just this month I had to take mental health leave from work due to being overwhelmed, never had to do this before. Doctor tried putting me on Cymbalta and the side effects trying to get I. This drug were horrific, like a nightmare. I don’t know why doctors don’t listen. Clonazepam work 100% for me. They talk about addictive ness of Clonazepam, but they never talk about the horrific side effects of anti depressants going on and coming off those meds. I use to have panic attacks and anxiety even when on anti depressants, but once I was prescribed Clonazepam have not had a panic attack in 8 years."

• Tdmr
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 3, 2020

For Benzodiazepine Withdrawal "I took 0.5 KLONOPIN FOR 4 MONTHS and now I am physically addicted, I never used it to get "high", I just used it as prescribed, it is not a high dose. But I have HORRIBLE WITHDRAWAL when I stop including using horrible mental anguish ...."

• Chester
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 27, 2024

For Anxiety "I've been taking 0.5 mg for about 7 years. Not perfect. I still had some bad anxiety. We think that it caused me to call an ambulance and get a shot of something to reduce my blood pressure, I think. But it has been working for the most part. I would like to take it twice a day, but my doctor is telling me no because it 'may cause dementia.' By the time I'm ready to go to sleep, I'm shaking inside again. I take it in the morning so I can feel somewhat normal all day. I think I'm gonna try cutting my pills in half and take it twice a day. No one seems to wanna prescribe it, but it's the only thing that helps. I have pretty bad PTSD and anxiety. Lots of trauma over the last 40 years. I'm 40 now. I did try stopping it once with no withdrawal. But after a month, I had a bad panic attack. My doctor gave me something else that gave me side effects, so she put me back on Clonazepam. I wish I had a better doctor. I feel awful all the time. So hard to relax and be happy. :("

• MsFix...
• May 27, 2009

Klonopin (clonazepam) for Insomnia "I find that this medication works on insomnia when other drugs don't except for a true heavy duty narcotic sleeping pill. It also helps as a very mild tranquilizer for 24 hours so it is spread throughout the day to calm anxiety attacks or the fight or flight affect. It is good even if you have bouts of depression because without sleep your depression worsens. So I give this medicine a 10. I have been using it now for 3 years with no side effect. I am also on an antidepressant as well. But getting more than 3 hours of sleep a night is wonderful especially without flashbacks."