Clonazepam for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 4)

• 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!"

• R R
• July 14, 2015

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I'm writing this in case anyone else is in my position of being afraid of taking 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."

• 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."

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

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I have been on Klonopin for almost a year now, and it has been an absolute lifesaver! I had horrible panic attacks, was scared to drive, couldn't even go shopping without getting dizzy and anxious. Anxiety had taken over my life; the panic attacks were so scary I thought I was going to die. I'm very grateful 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, and I feel like I have my life back!"

• 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."

• 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."

• 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!"

• 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 of years until I could not bear it anymore. My doctor prescribed me Klonopin, and it has done the trick. Prior to Klonopin, I tried Ambien, Ambien XL, and Seroquel. I personally think it's a good idea to follow your doctor's instructions and start with the milder 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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 for the rest of my life. I at least have a life now."

• 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 wary about trying it but it has been a godsend. I have not taken it for any other purposes other than to rid unwanted anxiety and would recommend to anyone suffering with anxiety issues."

• 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!"

• 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."

• 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."

• 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., Claritin) 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• Alayska
• March 22, 2014

Klonopin (clonazepam) "For the past few years, I have been suffering from severe anxiety and depression. When my doctor put me on 0.5 mg, I didn't know if it would help or not, but in just a month or two, my life has changed a lot for the better. I've been more self-confident and going out more. It really does help. As people have mentioned before, take the lowest dosage that suits you. It really is a great treatment for anxiety. Though everyone is different, if you're running out of options, you should definitely ask your doctor about it!"