The following information is NOT intended to endorse drugs or recommend therapy. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners in patient care.
It seems to be working great for me. I've tried all the others XANAX, VALIUM, etc. It definitely lasts longer throughout the day. The worst side effect is the slurred speech.
0 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
Works pretty well on my anxiety, just wished it worked faster. It makes me sleepy if I take a larger does. I only take 0.25 mg right now, very low dose!
1 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
As well adapt to the blind-sided panics, this medicine does thoroughly well and makes brief adjustments to trigger an alarm to buzz and slows them down in a hurry.
3 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
I have been on a variety of medicines that never seemed to help me with anxiety. I have been taking 2mg of Klonopin 3 times a day for almost a year, and they have calmed me down tremendously. I was always anxious about everything, from bills to jobs to family...you name it. This medicine along with journal writing has also helped manage my anger problems too. I've tried to wean myself off of it several times, but I usually end up anxious and frustrated all over again. I just have to accept that Klonopin is now a part of my life for longer than expected. Two thumbs up!
4 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
The Pristiq helps, but the Klonopin helps a lot more. It really knocks that anxiety out. Only complaint is that it makes me too sleepy too early, and it's also addictive. Tried to switch to Xanax XR, - big mistake, Xanax Xr only lasts 8 - 12hrs, and by day number 3, I was feeling awful without the Klonopin. Heart pounding, shaking, super anxious - different than my typical panic. So had to go back on to the Klonopin. I'm currently taking 3mg, and wish that I could taper down so I'm not so sleepy in the evening. On a separate note, in many respects, these drugs saved my marriage and my life, so really, I'm okay with it all.
3 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
I used to be prescribed oxycontin, and became very addicted to pain medicines. I take Klonopin now after detoxing to keep me straight, and take the edge off. This pill keeps me satisfied as far as wanting to use an opiate (pain killers), because I have a very strong mental and physical addiction to opiates.
2 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
Klonopin has totally reduced my general anxiety, especially in social situations, and when communicating to others. It can be somewhat sedating, and also makes a decent sleep aid, although I've had better ones. So overall it's great though. Better then Ativan in my opinion. I take 1 to 3 mg daily.
1 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
I started off 0.5 mg 2x per day. I now take 1mg of Klonopin 3x per day. I no longer have the unsteadiness on my feet and my anxiety has decreased even more (this despite being unemployed, as well as being a burn patient with severe nerve pain). Only caveat is to take EXACTLY as prescribed, otherwise will become dependent or have severe withdrawal if taken more than supposed to.
6 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
I have been on 1 mg 3 x daily for anxiety for approximately 1 year and 0.5mg 2 x daily for the last 6 years. It was a life saver during times of anxiety and stress during my divorce and recently during my discovery of bipolar illness. It works wonderfully for irritability with other drug reactions. Recently I was taken off the drug by my doctor because of habit forming controversy. Didn't think I was addicted because I took only on an as needed basis and did not follow directions precisely. Although I did experience severe irritation within 3 to 10 days of being off medication, I still feel for many people this medication is a necessity.
9 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
I have a lot going on in my life and so far with the terrible panic attacks that I'm getting, Klonopin seems to work most times. My Doctor just increased my dose to 1mg so we'll see if that helps a little better.
3 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
I have taken this medication daily for a few years. Right now I take 1mg daily. It doesn't give me that drugged up feeling, and at the same time seems to help improve my mood. Sometimes I take an extra one when I have severe PMS or increased anxiety - and it works great. It's a subtle calmness that slowly starts when I take it and lasts for a long time. I would suggest this medication to anyone with anxiety or mood disorder.
6 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
This has helped me with my anxiety. My depression is even better than when I took antidepressant medicines. I take them as prescribed as I do not want any dependency. So if you need a medicine for anxiety or panic this is a good choice.
5 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
I've been taking 1 mg of Klonopin for a year now and have tried so many others. It works better then anything I've had. I have very bad anxiety which just comes out of no where. Also had a problem with just being in public and now I can. I wouldn't make it without it.
3 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
I've been on 1mg / day of Klonopin for over 2 years now, for social anxiety disorder. It saved my life, which was spinning out of control. Panic attacks that would come out of nowhere. Embarrassing social situations, awful feelings of dread. It's settled me back down ad allowed me to be myself again, more or less. I hate the fact that I am dependent on a drug to be "normal". It's a secret I keep from everyone in my life. I know I'm dependent on it now because I went 3 days without it once, and on the 3rd day, I was Mr. Anxiety again, but worse. Trembling hands, motor skills out of whack, disorientation.
16 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
I started Klonopin 3 weeks ago. I take 0.5 mg 2 x day. I feel much better on Klonopin. The only side effect I've noticed is slight unsteadiness on feet.
2 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
I have been on Klonopin for a few years now for anxiety/panic attack issues. Dosage = 1 mg 3 x day and as needed. It has been extremely effective without side effects like making me feel really tired. In fact, I don't really seem to notice any side effects.
12 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
Given the length of time (10 years) I've been on the medication, my doctors don't want to take me off it because of the addictive issues. It still works extremely well if I take it in time (when I feel that an anxiety attack is getting ready to start). After the onset of the attack, the medication no longer works.
Even though I developed additional anxiety issues, my doctors don't want to use it for that because it will only be feeding my addiction and not the condition.
4 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
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.
10 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
I have been on Klonopin for a few years now, and it really does work great for anxiety, but there are some long term issues I don't think people realize. Being that it is a benzodiazepine, it is very difficult to come off. You must be weaned off slowly. I was on 10mg a day. To treat for severe anxiety, definitely does that.
9 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
I definitely noticed a difference since I stopped taking klonopin about two weeks ago now. I wanted to see if I could deal with life without being medicated. On the plus side it also took my migraines away and didn't make me edgy like other medicines I've been on. I took it with Wellbutrin. It took care of my depression and anxiety perfectly.
10 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
Recently I was prescribed klonopin 1mg, not only for anxiety but to help alleviate my muscle cramps, which I think is caused by the Seroquel I take for mood stabilization and sleep. Klonopin works great. No more tremors, cramps or anxiety. It is very effective. It works better than any related drug.
14 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
I've been taking Klonopin for about 3 months now. Although it does alleviate my anxiety levels, I find that I sometimes get agitated very easily and become short tempered.
18 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
This medicine works wonders for daily anxiety and is better than using Xanax all day because it lasts much longer. I take Xanax when there is extra anxiety and the two work together perfectly.
17 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
I have had moderate anxiety with agoraphobia for about 5 years. The peak of it came about just before my first day at work, My doctor placed me on 0.5mg/day when required. I took the pill 2 days prior to work and thank goodness, I was able to focus and speak my mind. Downside is the drowsiness side effect.
34 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
jeremy1 said: 
klayten said: 
