Clonazepam for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 3)

• almos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2014

Klonopin (clonazepam) "My anxiety came out of the blue. I had been suffering from depression and waited until I was close to rock bottom before seeing a psychiatrist. He put me on Zoloft, and for about 10 days, I convinced myself it was all getting better... then WHAM! I started waking up with panic that was overtaking my entire body! I took Xanax just to go to sleep for an hour. A counselor tried to get me to do breathing and muscle relaxation exercises, but I was too anxious to concentrate. I had to take off work because I ABSOLUTELY COULD NOT FUNCTION! My psychiatrist just put me on Klonopin 1mg 3x a day. That's a lot, but hopefully I can taper off soon, and the Zoloft can do its job. I can now think clearly and not panic at the simple thought of bathing!"

• Warri...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 10, 2019

"I am 34 years old and have been on clonazepam 0.5 twice daily since I was 19. I have never had any side effects and I can truthfully say that it has been an absolute lifesaver for me! I have anxiety disorders, depression and PTSD. I highly recommend it if you have anxiety/panic attacks and it does help me relax and sleep. I've also never had to to increase my dose in all these years while taking them."

• OCD...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 3, 2013

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I had a health issue that presented severe anxiety 2 plus years ago. I tried a couple of SSRI's. They made me feel worse. This is the ONLY medication that helps me to feel normal. Also, battled insomnia for 15 years and took nothing for it. Now with Klonopin, I sleep. I also have a fear of medication / building up tolerance but the physical impact of stress I have been told is worse for my mind and body. The life-saving plus no side effect profile of this medicine is amazing. I just hope I can continue to take it long-term because without it, I would be in far worse shape. Thank you for all the rave reviews; nice to know I am not alone in my love for this medicine. And this is from a medication-averse, workout every day, eat right person."

• No...
• April 30, 2010

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I have been taking Klonopin for 5-6 years now. I think it is a wonder drug and I couldn't function without it. I have (social) anxiety disorder with a history of panic attacks many years ago. I generally take 0.25mg one to four times a day (as needed) and 0.5mg before bed as it helps me sleep. I cut my scored 0.5mg pills in half. My doctor has prescribed 2mg/day but I rarely exceed 1.5mg total and probably only average 1-1.25mg. In all the time I've taken it, I've never had a desire to increase it because it simply 'works' and makes me feel 100% normal with no side effects. I took Valium (diazepam) for many years but I always felt anxious as it was wearing off and before taking more. Klonopin doesn't have that effect on me probably because of the long half-life and the way I space it out. I fully expect to take it for the rest of my life."

• magge...
• September 11, 2013

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I have been on Klonopin for 20 years. I've only had to up the dosage once, from 0.5mg to 1mg per day. Before I took it, I started having uncontrollable panic attacks, loss of appetite, lack of concentration. Klonopin worked instantly. I went from no appetite to being able to eat normally again. There has only been one short period in my life during those 20 years when my circumstances were so overwhelming that the panic attacks reoccurred, and I would sometimes take an extra dose. This medicine has been a lifesaver for me. In all those years, I have only lost 2 days of work because of anxiety-related illness. I thank the doctor who put me on this and who keeps monitoring me to see that I am OK."

• Amazi...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 13, 2016

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I am on a maintenance dose of 1 mg three times a day along with a different Xanax 0.5 if I am having a panic attack. I'm agoraphobic and suffer from anxiety because of multiple reasons. I find Klonopin is an amazing medication that helps tremendously. I wouldn't have the life I have today."

• Dnz
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 8, 2014

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I started getting anxiety about a year ago out of the blue. I had to go to the ER because I thought I was dying or something. All my tests came back negative. The doctor told me it was an anxiety attack. I got sent home with nothing. A few days later I had another one. I went to my PCP and they put me on clonazepam. I try not to take them if I don't need it, but you never know when it may manifest. So I try to take half doses to make my script stretch and to also not be as dependent. I noticed that it works but to a lesser degree. I commute to school and work a full-time job so my mind is always running. In a nutshell, this medication works."

• PepeS...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 4, 2023

"I've been taking clonazepam (2mg/day) for the past 8 years to treat GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) and panic disorder, and it's been nothing but a blessing. At first, the side effects were fairly potent with grogginess and poor coordination being the most prevalent. After a couple of weeks, they subsided, and the medication fully alleviated any uneasy/anxious emotions, thoughts, and/or physical feelings. I was no longer caged in my room, fearing anything and everything outside of my comfort zone."

• CC2780
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 27, 2023

"I hate that benzos have such a bad reputation. Clonazepam has been a lifesaver for me. I don't want to go on it daily as I don't feel like I have anxiety constantly. I was prescribed Xanax for 3 years as needed and never had any withdrawal issues as I truly only took it as needed. I never wanted to take more. Xanax is short-acting though, so my doctor switched me to clonazepam and it is perfect for me. It is longer-lasting and I don't feel the wear off. I still take it as needed and it truly has gotten me through periods of extreme anxiety."

• firep...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 4, 2016

Klonopin (clonazepam) "last 15 tears of taking Klonopin have been a total improvement of my quality of life. and an improvement in anxiety to the point where I am like the friendliest guy in town so to speak. where as before taking Klonopin I had severe social phobia . as a result the stress was definetly related to making me get cancer at 40 years of age. it works. buspar and all the other more popular anti anxiety meds did not work and I don't want to stop taking Klonopin. William P."

• iwant...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 10, 2024

"I started experiencing minor sexual side effects after using this for a couple of months. I take 3 mg daily divided into 3 times a day (1/1/1). It makes it harder to get and maintain an erection, which is not a good thing to have in my early twenties. I'm considering stopping it because even lower doses barely provide anxiety relief. It's not a serious issue, but it has reduced my desire for sex to every 3-4 days minimum, and even then, I only engage in it a few times instead of multiple rounds. This is not something I would like to have in my early twenties. I did a blood test, and everything is functioning healthily. I know the medication is causing these issues. Anxiety still affects my libido, but I have never experienced erectile problems like this before."

• Anonymous
• December 19, 2009

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I have been taking Klonopin for 9 months now. I take 2 mg a day. It has saved my life! I was suffering from severe depression, mood disorders, agoraphobia, and anxiety disorder. I haven't had any bad side effects either...works like a charm."

• Alexis...
• October 14, 2016

Klonopin (clonazepam) "Have been prescribed a plethora of anti-depressants and non-benzodiazepine anti-anxiety meds; all accompanied by horrendous, long lasting side effects. Had a bad experience with a psychiatrist & also held a negative attitude toward being dependent on medication, therefore decided to be anti-medicated for several (miserable) years. Eventually came to terms with the fact that I can not properly function in society without medication. It took awhile, but I have finally found a great combination of meds, including .5 mg of Clonazepam. Anxiety is better managed. Happy to no longer be missing out because of anxiety. Would recommend a low dose (prescribed by a doctor, of course) to someone that has tried multiple anxiety medications with no avail."

• ditzy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 10, 2023

"This is absolutely life changing for me. I have an anxiety disorder. This has manifested into anxiety tics that are completely debilitating. This is the only drug that has given me peace and makes my anxiety and tics decrease. It does make me drowsy, but not too bad. I really would say to give it a go. All I've ever wanted was a switch to turn off my anxiety, this is the closest thing I will get!"

• Dave
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 16, 2024

"This particular medication helps take the edge off, and it does it well. I have bipolar and GAD, and I've been on Clonazepam 1mg twice a day for several years. I became addicted to this drug, which is in the benzodiazepine family. Treating anxiety and depending on clonazepam to take it away is vital to my particular situation, but it comes at a cost. Please be aware of the addiction part of it all because when I don't take it one day, my body feels it, and it isn't nice. I'm giving it an 8 out of 10 because it does work, but there's potential for it to be abused. Best wishes to all."

• Suffi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 25, 2015

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I've been taking 1mg of Klonopin daily for 3.5 years, after the sudden death of my father. At the time, my anxiety was a 10 and Klonopin allowed me to continue working and raising my 4 kids. I consider Klonopin an absolute miracle drug that probably saved my life. My psychiatrist, and 2 other consulted doctors, don't express the least amount of concern about using 1 mg of Klonopin daily perhaps indefinitely. However, I went 42 years without taking a prescription drug and it really is my hope to not need Klonopin for much longer. The notion that Benzos should not be taken beyond 4 weeks is purely irrational. Find a good doctor!!!"

• Emre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2023

"This medication kept me away from killing myself for a long time. It sucks that my psychiatrist stopped prescribing me this medication. I'm 23, suffering from treatment-resistant major depression and severe anxiety since the age of 18. This medication gave me hope and the will to live and work through my depression since other meds haven't helped. But since I no longer use it, I'm back to my bad habits: not sleeping, binge eating, wanting to kms every single day, living with heart palpitations and hopelessness. I can't even leave my bed anymore. This medication helped me to leave my bedroom, take a shower, go out, and do daily social tasks. Without it, I'm dead."

• world...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 12, 2014

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I first tried Buspar for my generalized anxiety disorder, and after several weeks, gave up on it. I decided to work with my psychiatrist instead of my GP. He agreed to let me try Klonopin. Wow. I only take 1 mg a day but I feel 90% recovered to my old self. I am more social again, working on my novel, doing well at work, handling stress well, having a lot more fun and joy. I've been on it for 3.5 weeks and hopefully can stay on it permanently. I know one needs to be cautious with it."

• Galie...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 20, 2014

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I have social anxiety and take this medication on an as-needed basis. I have noticed a huge change in myself once I got the dosage right. I wouldn't be able to function in social situations without it."

• thank...
• March 3, 2017

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I have very bad anxiety attacks that occur at random. I take one in the morning and one at night and its helps he immensely I believe its a life saver it brings tears to my eyes. It relieved the torture of daily anxiety attacks which caused me great depression."

• Feetus
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 25, 2019

"Been on 1mg up to 3 times a day as needed for anxiety for the last 3 years. changed my life greatly. Before taking this I would not make eye contact with people was always worried about little things and had ruminating and intrusive thoughts. I was also initially prescribed this for sleep but it does not really make me tired even at the max dose. but great for anxiety and panic disorders"

• Hman
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2014

Klonopin (clonazepam) "Recently I had a rough bout with anxiety. From out of nowhere I just lost faith in myself due to some life circumstances and an overload of work. I was losing sleep and spiraling downward at an amazing rate. I decided to talk to my doctor who prescribed Klonopin. With the first dose I felt immediate relief and to avoid dependency I only took 0.25 mg at night until I was started on an SSRI. My doctor favored the SSRI approach as better in the long run. After three months on Klonopin every day, and after the SSRI kicked in, I stepped off the Klonopin without any withdrawals like you read about on the internet. I think the key is to take the lowest dose you can or only as prescribed. The medicine worked wonders for me!"

• JoJo
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 22, 2016

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I love Klonopin. When I was going through an extremely hard custody case with my ex husband, my doctor prescribed the Klonopin. She scheduled it up to 3 times a day. I used it too. It helped me face my fears and stand up for myself for once. Once that was over she scheduled it on 1.0mg as needed up to.3 time's a day. I still have the script. I do use the Klonopin only when I'm in a situation that I need help relaxing. I know I need it at those times. When I take it, I would feel great. If I didn't need it but thought I did, all it would do is make me tired. It's been 3 years of PRN Klonopin & I know when I need it and when I don't. For those who feel this could be abused, my response is if the person really needs it, Misuse wouldn't happen"

• Nervo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2014

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I was prescribed Klonopin to get me through anxiety exarcebated by starting on Lexapro. It is a benzo and therefore highly addictive so I was very careful about taking it as little as possible. I found it to be very effective and one tablet would actually keep me calm for around 36 hours ( it has a very long half life ). I did not feel side effects and didn't feel drunk or disoriented. Was effective for me but needs to be used with care. "

• Anonymous
• December 29, 2015

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I started off taking klonopin after developing severe panic attacks 20 yrs ago. It was a life saver for me! I took it for 15 years and weaned myself off of it with no problems. I am back on it now after 5 yrs of not taking it due to recent life events that started the anxiety back up. I take 1 MG tablets up to twice a day. I've never had any of the horrifying withdrawals that other people complain of. Klonopin definitely works for me."