How many years have you been on Klonopin? Who is the oldest person you know taking Klonopin?

I had answered this previously but could not figure out how to answer the question that was posted to it:
"I am 66-year-old and have been on a 0.5 dose for over 25 years. It gave me back a wonderful quality of life after suffering from panic attacks."
I was asked how often and does it hold me the entire day.
I take .5 at night about two hours or so before bedtime and it does hold me the entire day. I have tried two generics thought that did not. It seems to be about the manufacturer as far as efficiency in my case.

Well my worst fear has happened I’ve been taking .5mg for about 8 yrs before that I was taking less than .25mg for 7 years i’ve been pretty stable on them. Haven’t had to increase they have helped me and I have accepted that. I’m probably going be on for the rest of my life and I was OK with that, but just the other day I got a letter in the mail, stating that my doctor is no longer going to be seeing any patients under 65 years of age I’m 45 which means they’re going to do a lot of their care with seniors so now I have to find a Doctor Who will prescribe Klonopin long-term. I’ve already called one family physician, and they pretty much flat out told me no on the phone they will not see me has anyone else been down this road, this is the only medicine that I take only take it at night for my sleep anxiety

I’m over 75 and have been on clonazepam to help with sleep for at least ten years. I’m active, energetic and pretty fit. My mom and grandmother lived well into their 90’s. I did worry excessively about memory issues with clonazepam. The more I investigated and read about this possibility, I learned almost every medication could be in that category.
Since clonazepam helps me and other meds I’ve tried do not, I’ve decided to lean toward quality of life and stop worrying so much about the possibility of long term side effects. Studies are not conclusive about harm from this benzodiazepine. Best wishes and good health to you.

I am 75. Been taking Klonopin or like prescriptions my entire life ( since about 24 years old.) I am very healthy and act and feel younger than my age. Attribute this to the de-stressing. Maybe it is a crutch. But anxiety is a killer.

I am 81 and have taken clonazepam since I had a traumatic episode when I was 30.
If I try to stop panic returns. Dr tried SSRI and I was too sick from side effects
I agree clonazepsm makes me feel good and I hope to be able to take for rest of my life.

I’m also on Clonazepam since it’s the only thing that helps me sleep better due to restless leg syndrome and anxiety. I am down from .5mg to .25mg at bedtime only.
I’m over 70 and my doctor wants me completely off. She’s concerned about it causing memory loss. I’m concerned about that too but want a good quality of life. So, for now, I’m staying on it. I’ve tried many other things at night for sleep. They either didn’t help or had intolerable side effects. Hope you find the answers you need to have a peaceful and healthy life.

79 y/o female klonopin has been great for the last 20 yrs. diagnosed with military PTSD, GAD SAD MDD CHRONIC pain +. benzo was use in Europe during world war II For anxiety to the major population for over 30 years. there is a book written about this event however cannot think of the name of the woman who wrote it. I wish well. Take everyday as gift.

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I am 66 and take .5 2x daily for neuropathic pain in my mouth. I have been on it for prob 8 yrs . I don’t take the generic as it doesn’t help me. I stopped reading the horror stories as I know I don’t abuse it. I also take Cymbalta for the same reason .

62 Years old and been taking it for 25 years at 1mg up to 4 times per day as needed. But can go 3 days without taking it and actually usually average 2 or 3 per day. This is the best medication I ever have been on for GAD, panic attacks, OCD, and IBS pains.

I have answered this question before, but it was probably several years ago. I am now 78 years old and I’ve been taking Klonopin for about 35 years. I take 1 mg every night for sleep. I wouldn’t even try to sleep without it so I guess I am psychologically addicted. Not sure if I am physically addicted because I have been taking the same dosage for all these years. If I was physically addicted, wouldn’t I need more for the same effect ? isn’t that the definition of addiction? I have a relative who is 85 years old and has been taking Klonopin for almost 50 years. She is as sharp as a tack and I believe that I am sharper than most of my friends of the same age. My biggest fear is that my Doctor Who gives me Klonopin will retire, and no other doctor will give it to me because of my age.

I’m 79 -active and healthy. I took the lowest dose only at night for over 5 years. My physician recently asked me to quit taking Klonopin .25 because it might eventually destroy my memory. I’ve been off for a couple of months. I’m not sleeping as well.
I had a great deal of benefit from taking it. Now I’m conflicted about it.

I started taking it in 2000. Then in 2002 to Xanax was added with it. In 2015 I was taken off both 2 to 3 years later I was put back on Klonopin. I was 20 when I started taking these now I'm 59 and I take Klonopin and propranolol and valproic acid. I have nothing more than stress problems. If you want tell me what your experience has been and what you do for it.

I am 66-year-old and have been on a 0.5 dose for over 25 years. It gave me back a wonderful quality of life after suffering from panic attacks.