Clonazepam for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 2)

• jdswa...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 16, 2013

Klonopin (clonazepam) "After decades of debilitating anxiety, a psychiatrist put me on Klonopin. I have now been on this medication for about 15 years, and my anxiety rarely affects me anymore. Unlike other anxiety meds, I have not had to increase my dosage, and have absolutely no side effects. This medicine has been a lifesaver for me."

• Docto...
• November 29, 2014

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I was originally prescribed 0.5 mg of Klonopin once a day with Zoloft 50mg once a day. It worked for a while but stopped, and soon after, my doctor prescribed me to Klonopin 1mg once a day and Zoloft 100mg once a day. After just three days, I felt amazing results and like a changed person. No more stress, anxiety, panic, or depression. Wonderful medicine to take. Just remember to meditate, walk, and stay outdoors to also help. You've got to also help yourself without relying on the medicines but they still work."

• veron...
• June 15, 2009

Klonopin (clonazepam) "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 and 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."

• Benzos...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 17, 2021

"This med provides instant relief for my anxiety and negative thoughts. I only take 2 mg every other day but of course my doctor wants me off of it because it causes dependency and dementia. Well there are a lot of meds including over the counter sleep aids that have been linked to dementia and aren't controlled substances. Have taken antidepressants in the past for anxiety and currently trying another that has yet to kick in. They either don't work for me or cause awful side effects. For some people, Benzos are the only thing that keeps them calm. I can focus, relax, dive into tasks I put off, be social, and it also helps with pain and I can sleep better. I hope this medication is not outlawed."

• sligh...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 25, 2012

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I am so grateful to find others who actually are thankful for this medicine. I have been beating myself up over taking it for the past two years due to this new medication-free obsession (which is good advice for some), but this is the ONLY medication that has made me feel better. Instead of going up in dosage after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder two years ago, I have gone down (without even trying). This is an amazing and life-saving medication for those who actually need it. I have suffered all my life, and nothing else ever worked. Just a tip: if people tell you that you don't need this medication, think back to before you ever took it. 100% satisfaction with this medicine!"

• TheSc...
• October 18, 2020

"Been taking clonazepam for a decade. 2mg per day, was at 6mg per day max a few years back. Helps tremendously. Tolerance for me doesn’t increase like other Benzos like Ativan and Xanax does. Negative side effects are very few other than maybe dry mouth."

• Elle
• March 4, 2020

"I developed anxiety years ago. Tried SSRI meds but they gave me such bad migraines that the doctor was afraid I’d stroke out. After prescribing me Clonazepam .5mg that I take as needed, it has helped me so much. I don’t have any bad side effects and I can function normally. I’m thankful for it."

• lue...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 24, 2014

Klonopin (clonazepam) "Clonazepam is a wonderful medicine that stops all the bad feelings like anxiety, feeling of impending doom, or just nervous but you don't know why. It's in the pit of your stomach, a nauseated twisted feeling in your gut that won't go away. Good news, clonazepam is wonderful for these feelings. 2 mg 4 times a day and maybe a Halcion for sleep, you won't get so nervous and you will feel comfortable in your own skin."

• Anonymous
• April 10, 2009

Klonopin (clonazepam) "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) "I have generalized anxiety disorder. Before I was prescribed Klonopin, I was on 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, and even performing better at work. I really recommend this medicine if you have generalized anxiety disorder; it works like a miracle."

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

Klonopin (clonazepam) "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."

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

Klonopin (clonazepam) "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."

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

Klonopin (clonazepam) "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."

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

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I have been taking 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 doses and feel completely normal. When stress increases, I slightly increase the dosage. I take it with Lexapro so as not to end up in depression. The secret, for me, is daily exercise (walking) and Clonazepam/Lexapro 10mg."

• Patient
• June 13, 2021

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

Klonopin (clonazepam) "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!!"

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

"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."

• Fritz...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 15, 2015

Klonopin (clonazepam) "Have been taking 2 to 2.5 mg per day for many years. The only med that has alleviated my anxiety. Am 67 and have had the problem since childhood. Don't know why but it's too late to unravel. Suspect I'm wired that way or it's hereditary. Was very successful but life was a constant struggle until I got help at age 48. Would not want to be without it despite the doc's concerns about addiction. The horror stories about withdrawal are overblown. I wean off once in 6 weeks. No recurring issues. Therapy never had any lasting effect. Too late to consider stopping now and I don't know why I should. The trend against these meds is unfortunate."

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

"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."

• no pr...
• November 4, 2016

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I have used Klonopin over the years for anxiety and I've been looking in the internet saying it's so hard to get off of I've never had a problem I used to take 3 milligrams a day on and off for years and then when I quit I just quit I've never had a problem I don't understand where the problem lies with this drug because I've never had a problem coming off has anybody else had problems"

• TxHP
• January 27, 2019

"Long story short, I was a police officer for 16yrs. I had the extreme misfortune of having to use deadly force on a horribly confused, and drug enraged 19 yr old kid. Every time I closed my eyes in an effort to sleep, I would re-live the incident as vividly as it was in real life, seeing the young man's face and the confusion in his eyes. I reclused from my wife and children, as well as everyone else. I believed I was too strong to need counselling or medication to help me. After finally realizing I was on the verge of destroying those that I love beyond what words can express, I went to my family Dr, who told me he had been waiting for me to come for help. I was put on Lexapro daily, and 0.5 Clonazepam as needed. It saved me from going insane, I truly believe. It doesn't change the horror of having to do what I did, but does calm my mind so I can get some rest and be a husband and daddy to my angel of a wife and two precious boys.."

• youar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 5, 2017

"A few things to know: this medication will change your life. Even taking it once will make you realize that those sad, dark, anxious thoughts in your head is ONLY anxiety. I promise you are going to be okay. There are many people on here searching for meds who suffer from this debilitating anxiety that a lot of others (without anxiety) cannot understand. Klonopin gives you that extra push you need to come to this realization and gets you through dark moments. Another thing: it is not as addictive as Xanax, which is extremely important when deciding which benzo is best for you. Best of luck."