Clonazepam for Panic Disorder User Reviews (Page 5)

• Klb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2021

Clonazepam "Back when I was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I suffered from bad anxiety. Much to my relief, I was prescribed Klonopin at 1 mg, and it really helped. Then I changed doctors. They instantly took me off and put me on Inderal, which was a huge letdown and did not help. Then came Ativan, and that didn't do a darn thing to me. Now that I have another psychiatrist, I'm back on Klonopin. I just started back up today and am looking forward to less anxiety."

• lee...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 14, 2023

Clonazepam "Klonopin got me communicating with friends and family again after almost a year of debilitating anxiety - general, social, and panic. I have been on it in the past, and out of the benzos, it works the best for me. No side effects. 1mg per day."

• Mat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2024

"I have been on clonazepam for a few weeks now, and it really helps with my panic disorder. I only take 0.5-1 mg/day and force myself NOT to take it every day. I think the trick with benzos is you can’t overuse them, or you become tolerant to their effects and keep needing the dose increased. Not to mention addiction. I was on clonazepam years ago, but on a way too high daily dose (like 4-5 mg/day) every day. That caused a problem for me that wasn’t fun to quit. So this time around, I’m making sure I do it right and really follow proper benzo guidelines. If you decide with your doctor to go on this medication, just use it responsibly and not every day. It can be a game changer, especially if you deal with panic/anxiety attacks."

• Lyd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2018

Clonazepam "I was recently prescribed this for high anxiety and stress. Couldn't sleep through the night without waking up five times or more. Crying every day, and Zoloft 75 mg was working for depression but not anxiety. Had to take my mom off life support at her age of 65, and I was 26 and five months pregnant with my daughter. Not two years later, my dad died of a broken heart, and I actually nursed him to his death at my age of 28 in my home and watched him die. He was 65 when he passed. Have had PTSD and anxiety ever since. Cry and hyperventilate when something triggers me. This medicine lets me sleep through the night and no 'hangover' or drowsiness effect in the morning. I wake up with a sense of calm. So far, it is doing its job."

• Ton...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 16, 2022

Clonazepam "Best medication ever! I’ve been on it since I was 18, and I’m 47 today. Never had to increase the dose and have been taking 1 mg, 2 times a day, and was doing amazing. Then, one day, I was late for an appointment and got discharged from my doctor's office and found a new therapist, but she put me on Buspar (buspirone) 15 mg, and it is awful. It is making me miserable and unhealthy and many other things that I cannot talk about, but I never thought I’d ever say this, but it’s been almost 45 days, and I really miss KLONOPIN."

• Wil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2024

Clonazepam "I experienced a lot of trauma as a child. All of that aside, my adult life turned into a life of crime, which led me to spend a substantial amount of time in prison. Upon release, I couldn't shake the mindset of being in prison. I still did the same routines, stayed on edge, especially around crowds of people and other men. Always hyper-alert, always evaluating people for the threat they could pose to me. This led me to isolate myself. I stopped leaving my house for years. I would only go outside if I absolutely needed to. I couldn't hold a job because of my inability to get along with others. Always thinking they were plotting against me or were a threat to me. I was rude to strangers and didn't take kindly to being talked to. I would avoid phone calls and important appointments. I shunned my family and friends thinking it was best. Eventually, my condition developed into panic attacks and seizures. Realizing I needed help, I sought help. This medication gave me my life back."

• cha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 18, 2012

Clonazepam "Klonopin was great for helping me manage anxiety and panic attacks. Almost all medicines carry warnings about alcohol consumption, so many people like me assume that moderate alcohol consumption is okay, and that warnings are just to limit liabilities of the manufacturers if someone drinks and has an incident. WARNING: DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL IF YOU ARE TAKING THIS MEDICATION. I did, and had what I now consider to be a near-death experience! I found myself in a public restroom stall, and literally UNABLE TO MOVE for what seemed like hours. I remember feeling my heart beating what seemed like once every 4-5 seconds, and I couldn't even call out for help because I literally could not speak. I now feel very lucky to have survived."

• ash...
• June 24, 2013

Clonazepam "I was diagnosed with bipolar at 12. Been on probably every medicine out there. At 20, got pregnant with my baby girl. After having her at 21, had crazy panic attacks and anxiety, never in my life have I had that. I started on 2mg of Xanax 3x a day, felt so doped. Went to Klonopin, and they have even stopped my bipolar meds. CRAZY! IT WORKS WONDERS. BEEN ON FOR ALMOST 3 YEARS."

• Roc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2023

Clonazepam "I began having panic attacks back in November 2022. I was prescribed 1 mg a day, and while it helped in the moment, after an hour or two, the anxiety would return, and I’d need another. So, after a really bad panic attack, I went to my Dr., and he suggested 1 mg 2x a day. It has changed everything for me. I’m back to work and eating again, but way more healthy. I haven’t had a panic attack since, and my anxiety is gone. My depression also lifted because the anxiety was gone. Saved my life! I was going to commit suicide a few days before I was prescribed this miracle drug."

• Sam...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 29, 2015

Clonazepam "This medication is magic. The first few times you take it (if you take it before bed, I usually do because that's when a majority of my panic attacks occur), then you might wake up feeling zombie-ish for a few times in the beginning. For me, that side effect passed. Now, it's amazing for me. My best friend was on Xanax, and she said it would just knock her out, and by the time she woke up, it would be worn off, and she would then panic all over again. Klonopin has not been like that for me because it has a longer half-life, which means it stays in your system in effect for a longer period of time. I will say this - be careful. Honestly, I took 1/2 of a .5 mg pill for a while, and it did me well. Be safe with your usage and you'll love it."

• KPA...
• November 15, 2009

Clonazepam "I have been on 1mg of Klonopin, twice a day, for about six months now to help with panic attacks and anxiety. The drug has worked wonders for me. It seems to work within an hour after taking it. I feel like a whole new person now. There is no feeling of unnecessary anxiety like I felt before. Prior to taking this drug, I would get terrible anxiety for no apparent reason. I was at the point where I was avoiding people, and when I did get the courage to go out in a social setting, it was a constant fight to just feel comfortable. Klonopin has literally destroyed those feelings. When I first started taking it, I tested it out by putting myself in various social settings. Not even a remote feeling of anxiety. Thank you Klonopin."

• Anonymous
• May 14, 2012

Clonazepam "For the past 5 years, I have witnessed my brother abuse heroin. Every day, there was another lie! I love my brother and grew up admiring him. As a result, I fell into a deep depression. No antidepressant worked. When the panic attacks began while witnessing my brother, my doctor prescribed Xanax. It helped tremendously, but it wore off too fast. I was switched to Klonopin, and it has been a Godsend! It's a long-lasting medicine that allows my mind to slow down, relax, and focus on my blessings in life."

• wiz...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 25, 2024

"Klonopin saved my life when I was at my lowest. I've battled severe panic disorder for years and have tried every SSRI and SNRI on the U.S. market. I was originally prescribed Lorazepam (Ativan 1 mg) to take as needed - but was switched over to Clonazepam 0.5 mg 3x daily or as needed. I can actually function on this medication, unlike Ativan, where I was 'zombified' all of the time. It's not something you want to stay on forever, as it is addictive. Withdrawal symptoms are usually nausea, headache, tremors, vomiting, and chills. Wean down if you're going to stop taking it. Also, do not mix it with other medications like opiates or alcohol, as it makes you extremely drowsy and can lead to medical problems. However, I digress, this medication stops panic attacks dead in its tracks. Talk to your doctor about giving it a try."

• Joh...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 9, 2022

Clonazepam "Only medication that gave me my life back by taking away my panic attacks from panic disorder. I've tried every other benzodiazepine and SSRI combination. Klonopin is the most effective and efficient for me. 1 mg three times daily. Very easy to take. No negative side effects."

• Klo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2017

Clonazepam "My wife, whom I dearly love, recently left me (splitting up my family) at a time when my business is also failing, and I'm suddenly in a position where I'm afraid I won't be able to make it financially. The depression and grief led to anxiety and eventually panic. Completely unable to function. Minutes seemed like hours. A struggle to get through each day. Only to lie awake all night. At one point, got a total of 4 hours of sleep over 5 days. A total wreck, about to be institutionalized. Reached crisis mode and was given Klonopin - 1.5 mg/day spread over 3 doses. Anxiety/panic diminished greatly and allowed me to finally sleep. Progressively improving. A true lifesaver. Not worried about tapering later."

• 2BA...
• February 11, 2016

Clonazepam "Have had anxiety all my life! 40 years. During one very long 3-week period of being in what my psychologist called a 'panic state,' I absolutely had to ask my doctor for something that would help me begin to function again. I don't prefer to medicate unless it is absolutely necessary, and while taking this is not exactly something that I wanted my situation to come to, I eventually decided that if I did not opt for some type of pharmaceutical intervention, I might have had a stroke from the insane physical stress, which was bringing me to the brink of insanity. ONE pill before bed one evening did the trick for me. It was like hitting the reset button, and I woke up rested, calm, and totally fine again. Haven't needed another pill yet."

• sac...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 9, 2015

Clonazepam "This medication has done wonders for me and a lot of other people I know. I swear I wouldn't ever wish panic anxiety disorder on my worst enemy. It is the worst, and I'm sure you all know that Klonopin has helped so very much. I would have to say that it is definitely the best benzo, and I have been on all of them at one point or another."

• ago...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 22, 2023

Clonazepam "Klonopin is not usually prescribed as needed. It has a long half-life (30-40 hours) and is more likely prescribed to those with panic attacks, severe social phobia, and/or agoraphobia. For me, my agoraphobia and social phobia were disabling. Klonopin helped me tremendously. My theory is that people who really need it will not experience horrible adverse reactions, and people who don't need it may have a bad experience. With that being said, every person is different when it comes to stopping Klonopin, but withdrawal symptoms will affect every type of person when stopping."

• Rya...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 3, 2020

Clonazepam "Story summarized: Believe the horror stories. They are true. I started taking it as a 30-day supply for anxiety and insomnia, it helped me so much I wanted more after the 30 days. Doctor wouldn’t do it, so I moved on. Didn’t take it for months, back to the old sleepless, anxious, angry person. Got the script, it helps every single day of my life. Newsflash: Good luck stopping. Same withdrawal as heroin. I will just take the pill and feel good and normal. 8 stars because it did pull me out of the death spiral, but lost 2 because nobody on earth deserves to take this nasty ass pill. Confusing, yup. It does help with a lot of different things... but good luck leaving!! :/"

• Tag...
• July 11, 2017

Clonazepam "I have metastatic adrenal cancer, and this calms me a great deal. I take 1 mg three times a day, and it's enough to keep me calm and not worry about death and leaving my husband and 3 kids, and I'm soon to be a grandma."

• Den...
• October 20, 2014

Clonazepam "I've been in a trauma back in 1990. A week after, I had no clue what was wrong. I was guinea pigged with you name and then put on Klonopin 1 mg, 9 times a day. Now I was on 4, 1 mg, cut down to 3. It honestly is the only thing out of everything I've taken that gave me back a normal life. It goes straight to my chest and takes ALL my anxiety and panic away. Better than 20 mg Xanax by far because it's long-lasting."

• K_T...
• September 7, 2009

Clonazepam "I suffered from this Class IV Panic Disorder along with agoraphobia since I was 15 for 17 years. I have the type of panic attacks where I get 'OUT OF THE BODY' type panic attacks. I would never get in a left-hand turn lane, or go anywhere I could not get out of quickly. When I researched online and talked with my doctor 1.5mg to 2mg of Klonopin has worked so well and effectively. Last year I was working for a cable company, and had to climb poles 28' up and strap myself in. There is no way in the world I could have done this without Klonopin! I do not know why these started at age 15, but I do know that I will take Klonopin for the rest of my life. I have NOT had any fear, agoraphobia, or one panic attack at all in 4 years."

• Anonymous
• April 7, 2008

Clonazepam "I suffered with generalized anxiety since high school, then later as I got older it turned into panic attacks. I was so tired of having to deal with even the thought of having a panic attack. The day my Dr. put me on Klonopin (clonazepam) my panic attacks stopped. So grateful!"

• Joh...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 7, 2019

Clonazepam "I’m a 24-year-old male and suffer from severe muscle spasms, chronic pain, and anxiety (social, generalized, etc.). I’ve been on Klonopin (Clonazepam) for about a year for my muscle spasms and anxiety. It’s worked wonders for both, but the generic I liked got discontinued. So my doctor let me try the Oral Disintegrating Tablets/Wafers and, let me tell you, they work MUCH BETTER than the pill version! They kick in faster, absorb much better, and last just as long for me. I’m on 1 mg three times a day, and I won’t go back to the pill version! I couldn’t be happier."

• Ant...
• December 15, 2015

Clonazepam "I used to have panic and anxiety very bad. For many years, I self-medicated with illegal drugs. Finally, at 29 years old, I wearily went to a doctor who gave me Klonopin and an antidepressant. In one hour, I gradually felt all the panic go away, anxiety was gone. I really smiled for the first time, the world was great. I was contemplating suicide a day before I was prescribed Klonopin, this drug saved my life. I continue to take it 1 mg twice a day with Lexapro 20 mg. My life is good, and I am happy, but now my mental health doctor reads that benzo medication 'may' lead to dementia, etc. So now she wants me to stop taking it, she says she does not want her name on anything linked to her prescribing benzos. Now I must detox? Find another doctor!!"