Clonazepam for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 4)

• Laura...
• December 19, 2016

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I had been on Zoloft for about a year or so which helped manage my anxiety, but didn't help when it came to a very stressful day or event that led to side effects like racing heart, labored breathing, sweating, stomach ulcers, etc. I needed something that I could take immediately to stave an anxiety attack off. My doctor prescribed Klonopin and I'm so grateful for it. For me, it doesn't make me tired, lethargic, or dull me down. I was afraid of a medication that would just sedate me. This drug takes the edge off and makes me feel good enough to continue with my day. I haven't had any side effects."

• R R
• July 14, 2015

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I'm writing this in case anyone else is in my position of being afraid of takings this out of the fear of it making you high, since so many people have voiced strong opposing opinions about Klonopin. I was in the same exact position of being afraid of taking it, even though those around me (which is part of something I have to learn..accepting that people know what they're talking about when it comes to anxiety) were telling me that nothing would happen. It took me a spur of the moment gather of courage to take Klonopin..and now I can say that *when needed*, I love Klonopin. It melts away anxiety and leaves a dent in depersonalization (if you struggle) and allows you to function and level off for a few days afterwards."

• Carmel...
• May 26, 2013

Klonopin (clonazepam) "Took this medicine for 12 years, then stopped for 2 years. Those 2 years off it I had a hard time with panic, sleep, and anxiety. It has improved my life. And, you can take it long term with no side effects. I take 2 to 3 1mg tablets daily. Some people need help with daily living. Mental helps the physical!"

• mamaluv
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 30, 2015

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I have been on kolonopin for almost a year now & it has been an absolute life saver! I had horrible panic attacks, scared to drive, couldn't even go shopping without getting dizzy and anxious. Anxiety has taken over my life, the panic attacks are so scary I thought I was going to die. I'm very greatful to have this medicine. I've heard of problems with dependency but I don't know what I'd do without it, I'm also on zoloft & I feel like I have my life back!"

• Mikey
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 7, 2014

Klonopin (clonazepam) "Best medication personally for anxiety and panic attacks. I have been taking 3-6mg a day since I was 16 and compared to all the other benzodiazepines, it has been the safest for long-term use. I have tried Ativan, Xanax, and Valium also and did not have good experiences due to many side effects, and they only worked for a couple of weeks for me. Personally, all medications have withdrawal, so why not choose the best medication for yourself. SSRIs are just as hard to come off of as Benzos because of withdrawals, but most doctors don't tell you that."

• Scott
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2023

"It works for anxiety/panic attacks/overactive mind. Doctors should prescribe it more often other than the other meds that don't work and cause hosts of side effects. My only side effect at higher doses was urinary retention, went down a little bit in dose and now I'm fine. I'm currently on 0.75mg twice a day."

• Leilei
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 29, 2020

"I've always taken clonazepam as prescribed for severe anxiety. Tolerance developed quickly and Drs kept upping my dose while adding other medications. Up until 2 years ago I would have given it a 10 as I had no idea what was happening or coming at me. It has messed up my blood pressure and I have tachycardia now so I need to get off it. THIS IS AWFUL. I have been on 1 mg 2 x daily and down to 1.5 a day. I don't know if I can get to 1 mg a day. Believe every horror story on here because if you ever want/need off this ride you better buckle up. Find another way. Don't make this an option."

• Hardw...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 8, 2016

Klonopin (clonazepam) "This "medicine" ruined my life. I took it just as the doctor prescribed Clonazepam.5mg every night before bed. He said I would probably need them for the rest of my life. He failed to tell me these are very powerful TRANQUILIZERS (all benzo are). We are only supposed to take these for no more than 2 weeks!! It worked well for many years until one day it quit working. Tolerance Withdrawal, Sick 24/7, med no longer works, sheer panic. Suffering all since that day and it's been one year off now.These meds also cause depression over the years. I had a great life until this med caused me to lose everything!!! Nightmare!!! Please, don't walk, run from this poison!!"

• Brett...
• January 22, 2018

"Clonazepam is very safe and effective for anxiety, derealization, and even (in my case) depression. It is easy to come off of, should you wish, by tapering slowly (finishing with a liquid taper). I have tried life for 30 years without clonazepam and for about 3 years with clonazepam. There is no comparison. Clonazepam seems to provide what my brain is unable to produce in adequate quantities. Please don't be afraid of this medicine. It does not make a person high, it is safe , and can significantly improve the quality of life for many people."

• Wendy...
• April 2, 2014

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I began getting severe panic attacks in the middle of the night every night. Not just regular sleep pattern problems. But waking up wanting to be dead. This went on for a couple years until I could not bare it anymore. My doctor prescribed me Klonopin and it has done the trick. Previous to Klonopin I tried Ambien, Ambien XL, and Seroquel. I personally think it's a good idea to follow your doctors instructions and start with the more mild medicine. But to those who warn of the withdrawal symptoms of Klonopin. I have to say that opinion does not apply to all. Not wanting to die in the middle of the night every night for 2 years is such a benefit to me that I will risk the withdrawal symptoms that may come with stopping later down the road."

• Mike
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 22, 2019

"I have been on 2mg clonazepam for more than 5 years. It has done wonders for my anxiety and panic attacks. When I informed the Dr. I was concerned about addiction he advised me I am DEPENDANT on it, not ADDICTED. Addiction is the misuse of a drug he said, big difference! I am allowed 2mg up to 3 times a day but very rarely take more than 2. It has literally changed my life."

• Chester
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 27, 2024

"I've been taking 0.5 mg for about 7 years. Not perfect. I still had some bad anxiety. We think that it caused me to call an ambulance and get a shot of something to reduce my blood pressure, I think. But it has been working for the most part. I would like to take it twice a day, but my doctor is telling me no because it 'may cause dementia.' By the time I'm ready to go to sleep, I'm shaking inside again. I take it in the morning so I can feel somewhat normal all day. I think I'm gonna try cutting my pills in half and take it twice a day. No one seems to wanna prescribe it, but it's the only thing that helps. I have pretty bad PTSD and anxiety. Lots of trauma over the last 40 years. I'm 40 now. I did try stopping it once with no withdrawal. But after a month, I had a bad panic attack. My doctor gave me something else that gave me side effects, so she put me back on Clonazepam. I wish I had a better doctor. I feel awful all the time. So hard to relax and be happy. :("

• Brit
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 26, 2024

"I was put on this by my primary care doctor after a talk about my anxiety I was feeling. 'As needed', 0.5mg 3x a day. I took the first pill, and within a half hour, I never felt such relief. I was a social, happy butterfly without feeling groggy or 'high'. My life was great. However, over time, you develop tolerance if taken every day. I started to take it 3x a day for the next 2 years, as prescribed. One day, I called to get my script filled as I always do, and the doctor had refused it. The only explanation was, 'She's not a psychiatrist and she didn't want to get audited for prescribing it.' WHAT? I begged her to at least give me something until I can find a new doctor instead of stopping cold turkey. She didn't care. I ended up in the hospital from seizures until I was able to find a psychiatrist to put me back on and help me taper. She almost killed me!! Doctors can and will cut you off anytime to protect their own career and put your life at risk. Just don't take it every day is my advice."

• Kitz
• February 16, 2018

"I have been taking Klonopin for 20 years. I had a complete nervous breakdown in 1997. This medication is the best ever for myself. I take 4mg a day for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and actually function great, I can work full-time and concentrate without my mind racing. I have NO problem being on this the rest of my life. I at least have a life now."

• Flora
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 5, 2019

"Wonderful medication I have been on 0.5 mg for many years now and sometimes take another 0.5 at night to help me relax and sleep. I do not drink so that's not an issue. I have a sharp memory so no problems there. I have a stressful life and this really helps me to calm and focus myself. I am less shy and can express myself better at work when I take 0.5 which I do everyday. It has helped me so much with my shyness and anxious self I only wish I had sought out help earlier in my life. I am in my late 50's and have taken this for over 10 years. Frankly my cognition and memory are better than others my age. Recommend if constant worry and shyness are holding you back. Just keep dosage steady and don't increase if you don't need to. I do not have an addictive personality so for me this medication is great!"

• Chris...
• June 2, 2013

Klonopin (clonazepam) "This has single handedly eradicated my free floating anxiety/stress issues. I have experienced occasional fatigue/sleepiness as the sole side effect. I'm able to function without worry and anxiety about anything. I was weery about trying it but it has been a God send. I have not taken it for any other purposes other than to rid unwanted anxiety and would recommend to anyone suffering with anxiety issues. "

• Butter...
• February 16, 2017

Klonopin (clonazepam) "As a Mental health therapist with anxiety I tried this to test it out having my doubts. This drug works very well for someone with ADHD, OCD and anxiety. Keep an eye on the dependency factor, overuse will cause addiction and health issues."

• Toby...
• October 23, 2023

"Clonazepam was one of two pieces that got rid of about 90% of my OCD symptoms and all-around general anxiety, and I'm forever grateful. Unfortunately, four months before the second lockdown in 2021 started, my OCD and lack of control of my anxiety were beyond my control. I was crying all day, screaming at the top of my lungs for it to stop, and awake all day and night. After a suicide attempt, I was rescued and detained by the police, and then taken to the hospital by the ambulance (quick thank you to the police and paramedics, they saved my life and were very kind and caring). I needed help and fast. I was put on Clonazepam and then finally I got a moment's peace. If I had to have gone through one more minute with that crippling stress, I would've lost it. In conjunction with Clomipramine for OCD, this medication works in harmony with it, and ever since I started this medication combination, I've had my life back, and Clonazepam played a big role."

• Antho...
• December 16, 2016

"I've been on Clonazepam for five years now. I take it for general anxiety disorder. This is a miracle drug. I don't care what the critics say about the idea that it's addictive or that you build up a tolerance or any of the other hundreds of negative things they say about this drug. All the negative effects they claim you'll experience haven't happened to me. And trust me, if anyone feels the side effects of drugs, it's me. All the cold and flu medications, antihistamine, etc. that say they are non drowsy (i.e. Clartin) knock me out completely. Sure, this drug is addictive, but so is your heart medication. If you go off it, you might get a heart attack. Listen to the doctors, not the Internet."

• Naz
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 15, 2020

"I’ve been on Klonopin or Paxam or Revotril which is the Australian brands, for about a year and a half, 2mg a day for severe social anxiety. I tried countless SSRI’s and Valium and Ativan weren’t strong enough. My Psych tried to put me on Seroquel or Zyprexa to get me off but I declined. This medication works wonders for me. I can see my friends, go out to bars/ pubs and generally do my normal daily tasks like working and driving. The enormous downfall is that they are incredibly addictive and the potential for abuse is massive, plus the withdrawals don’t get me started can make you crazy and can be life threatening. You just need to have self control and take it EXACTLY as your doctor tells you to. Otherwise you’re in big trouble. This is a beast of a Benzo (not anywhere near as bad as Xanax) and not to be played with. All the best to those who are trying it!"

• JConrad
• January 4, 2020

"This has been a life saver for me. I went down a spiral of depression and self destructive behaviour and was very resistant to see a doctor which made things worse. Also, I was scared of the "fame" that follows this substance. Once I decided to see a doctor and started the recommended dose - 0.5mg three times a day - life changed in a very acute way: intrusive thoughts were diminished, concentration went up and productivity went back to what it was before depression set in. It's been 4 years on it at the same dosage. This and the anti-depressant saved my life, once I was on the verge of suicide. Nowadays I allow myself to skip dosages on a few days without any signs of malaise. I can't say my experience is a textbook example of what it does, but in my personal experience I may say it was fundamental to avoid something worse. In my country the recommended treatment limit is about 12 weeks; I'm well past that and, as I mentioned, I'm able to take drug holidays without negative effects."

• Eddie
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 22, 2021

"This medicine is a godsend if you do not have addictive qualities. I thank God that my tolerance to this drug does NOT increase. I have taken higher doses that would cause non-users severe amnesia (2-4mg) and they actually do not work hardly any better than just a simple .5mg dose. If you are struggling with anxiety I would highly recommend taking this with perhaps celexa, and do not think twice about trying a regimen of 3 times per day. Yes, in the morning it does not cause me drowsiness. Clonazepam saved my life: got rid of rapid mood swings, gave me hope that I could calm down, and no intense withdrawals or cravings. Saved me from having to take antipsychotics for agitation and saved my marriage. The prescription guidelines for this drug are too harsh because of the general drug crisis and short acting Benzos. The prescribing guidelines specifically say that it does help a certain population with daily use, your average doctor simply doesn't want to deal with you. Blessings to all."

• Sag
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 8, 2019

"I've been taking clonazepam for the last 8 years and it is very effective for anxiety. I was unable to walk and go places and feeling scary to stand and walk due to anxiety. I am taking this medicine and enjoying my work and life."

• Coral
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2019

"This medication has worked WONDERS for me. I have extremely bad anxiety and had no relief for months on end. Was convinced I was going crazy and in a frantic state of mind constantly. Not sleeping well, not eating well, panicking, overwhelming and intrusive thoughts at a high. As soon as I got over my fear of taking medication and actually swallowed my first dose I found the next morning to feel a huge sense of relief from the anxiety. I was not as paranoid and socially anxious, which I’ve never experienced even on good days. The benefits of this medication are incredible. I will say that becoming addicted to this seems to be a very reasonable statement. I don’t know how long I’ll be on it but my tolerance has quickly risen and I’m taking more and more for the same relief. It’ll be a month on it now but this is the ONLY thing that has worked for me. For desperate situations like my own this medication is a lifesaver."

• Chris...
• September 29, 2010

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I have suffered almost all my life (childhood to 52 years old) with anxiety, mood swings, rage, muscle aches, irritable bowel, teeth clenching, heart palpitations, etc., etc., etc. I have been called a hypochondriac. This is the first time I have taken this medicine, and it has helped minimize or completely alleviate my symptoms. I just wish I was given this earlier in my life. It would have saved me from a whole lot of suffering."