Clonazepam for Insomnia User Reviews (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• December 8, 2011

"My doctor prescribed clonazepam (0.5 mg) for sleep a few years ago when I was sleeping only an hour or two because I couldn't 'turn off' work at the end of the day. It's worked very well for me; I generally take 0.25 mg daily at bedtime. If work gets too nuts, I may take another 0.25 mg during the day -- it 'takes the edge off' and makes sleeping even better. When things are calmer at work, I can generally go down to 0.125 mg at night and still get decent sleep. I recently read that clonazepam can cause coordination problems and confused thinking -- both of which I sometimes notice, so I'm considering other options."

• Sova
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2016

"I have taken Rivotril for 6 months, it helps me a lot. After 1 and a half years, I stopped using it as I felt I'm already better, and I was so happy with the results. After suffering bad turbulence on a plane, I'm slowly going back to the old situation again. So I decided to go back to my doctor and tell her the whole story, and she said my panic and anxiety are back. Then I started using it again. I'm happy with the results because I know it helped me so much. I sleep well every night, I run 14 kilometers every day. I'm glad to my doctor for prescribing me this medication."

• Anony...
• August 2, 2017

"I had been using the TEVA brand for over 20 years. It worked effectively. Then, in the last 6 months, I have received two batches that did not work at all for insomnia or tardive dyskinesia. I was sleepless for over two weeks. Then, I had to visit the doctor. He had to prescribe a different generic clonazepam made by 'Accord Healthcare.' This brand is VERY inferior to the normal TEVA brand. I fall asleep fast but wake up about 4 hours later. So, the Accord brand is weaker and less effective. Many generics are inferior, even though they are supposed to be regulated. In Europe, I could buy clonazepam, the REAL medicine by Roche, for 2.50 per month. Europe is far superior in regard to health care."

• Soeepy
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 4, 2019

"I have been on Clonazepam for six years and it had always worked for me over the past year my doctor has steadly been increasing by dosage. I am now on 4mg and still can not sleep. I still can't get a good night's sleep l am going for a sleep study soon. My doctor is going to try another benzo hope it helps Thank you"

• MCSEVA
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 7, 2016

"This drug actually does wonders for insomnia. I took 1 mg at bedtime. Then the doctor abruptly stopped it and sent me into orbit. I didn't get over 2 hr sleep a night for practically and entire month. It's addictive I think. But what is worse is it may cause Alzheimer's disease if used over 6 months. I still had to go back on it to get sleep. I'm in the process of tapering off and getting sleep therapy. This is a very dangerous drug to only be used under 3 months."

• Chapita
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2017

"I've been taking 1mg of alprazolam for years. New Dr. gave me .05 of Clonazepam. I am NOT sleeping with Clonazepam. The first dose taken several hours ago. I have severe insomnia. Because I'm 67, Doctor uses that as an excuse to not keep me on alprazolam which actually worked. Tried Melatonin, nothing. I SERIOUSLY need sleep. How long does it take .05 Clonazepam to kick in"

• Alice
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 6, 2022

"I have taken 1mg clonozapam for at least 15 years at bedtime and rarely during day for panic attacks. No issues. I did try to wean off because of how long I have taken it and it wasn't fun at all. Decided to go back on and glad I did. I recently read that it interferes with my blood pressure med. Now I don't know what to do. My Dr and Pharmacist agreed on lowering it from 1mg to .5 for thirty days and then I would be off. From everything I have read that is way too fast. I had bad brain zaps and major anxiety with jitters so bad it really scared me, so I still take it. What do I do now?"

• Nope
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 26, 2023

"My experience with the drug has been terrible, to say the least. I visited my doctor because I suddenly started experiencing severe sleeplessness for an entire week. He prescribed me this medication without much explanation. I was instructed to take 0.5mg-1mg as needed for insomnia. Without researching it beforehand, I began taking the medication and it did help me fall asleep. However, my nightmare began when I attempted to stop taking the drug after three consecutive months. My doctor assured me that since my dosage was low (1mg nightly), I only needed to reduce it to 0.5mg "for a few nights." Unfortunately, I experienced severe withdrawal symptoms. Over the next three months, I struggled to wean myself off the medication by taking it only 3-4 nights a week and enduring sleepless nights on the other days. It wasn't until I consulted a psychiatrist that I was able to establish a proper tapering plan. I gradually tapered off this medication over a period of 10 weeks. Although there were still a few challenging moments during the process, I am now able to sleep naturally without relying on it. Based on my experience, I do not recommend this drug for sleep purposes. Please exercise caution and be well-informed before considering it."

• PQano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2019

"My son took it only 4 times (evening, morning, evening, and morning), 0.5 each, morning and night. He has strange reaction or side effects. He supposed to sleep until 8am, but after taking it two days, he got up 6am, very rough, angry, aggressive, no appetite. Cannot focus and rough in school it makes him sleep 2 hours less. School call home about his rough behavior. We decide to take it off. Horrible drug! Never recommend it!"

• Grandma...
• April 23, 2016

"I am 75 years old and have taken clonazepam 0.5 mg tablet for about 4 years for restless legs and insomnia. I take 1/2 of the tablet every night, along with vitamin D and magnesium & Aleve for arthritis pain. It has been very effective for me, it lets me sleep with no hangover, but I do have vivid dreams every night, not nightmares though. On occasion, I have taken a full tablet, but I keep them cut in half and usually only need the 1/2 dose. My new doctor is taking me off of them and putting me on Mirapex for restless legs and melatonin to sleep. Melatonin has never helped before, but I will try again."

• Sugar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2017

"I took this medication for anxiety...Particularly because of nighttime anxiety that prevents sleep and then triggers a migraine in the morning. I was on it for 3 months at 1mg nightly. I honestly didn't notice a reduction in anxiety or an increase in sleep. I came off after three months cold turkey after my script ran out. I've had horrible withdrawals from other drugs but not this one! But I have heard stories of it's addiction ruining lives!"

• Hulda
• March 12, 2016

"I've been taking clonazepam intermittently for 15 months. It was prescribed to me by a neurologist for insomnia, nocturnal myoclonic jerks, and restless leg attacks. 0.5 mg has worked well with fighting off the nerve attacks and the wide awake feeling to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer than I can on my own. I also used it for longer sleep as needed for a special event such as traveling out of town. Finally, I was sent for a sleep study last month and found that I have severe sleep apnea while sleeping on my back and mild on my side. I snore loud off and on but would have no idea other than my spouse telling me. I have fragmented sleep, some of it with vivid dreams. I hope to start CPAP therapy soon and then wean off clonazepam."

• Kubit
• January 13, 2021

"My doctor prescribed 0.5MG during a period of stress when I was finding it difficult to sleep or to function in public. It was hard to make decisions and even small problems threatened to put me into a state of panic. With Klonopin, I can sleep through the night and wake up feeling calm and rested. Often, I don't need to take any in the morning unless I am facing a particularly stressful day. After taking it every night for 2 months, I quit cold turkey. For about three nights I hardly slept at all. It took two weeks to get back to a reasonable state of normal. No real serious withdrawal symptoms other than being exhausted and anxious from lack of sleep. Definitely recommend tapering when getting off this drug. I still use it off and on to help me get through stressful events or to get a good nights sleep. But I am being very careful not to get hooked. For me this drug has no side effects and has been a life saver."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2017

"This stuff works great at first. I took it for both insomnia and mild anxiety, and within 20min I was so relaxed and could fall asleep like nothing. Unfortunately my tolerance built up so quickly; I went from 0.5mg a night to 2mg a night in just 2 months just for it to keep working. And coming off of it is extremely difficult. VERY heightened anxiety and terrible withdrawal symptoms. It took me nearly 2 months to get off it completely."

• Thank...
• March 3, 2015

"I was taking Xanax 2 mg 3x a day for about 10 years due to a motor vehicle accident with panic attacks that mimic a heart attack along with anxiety. It definitely knocked me out at night, but I recently got off them, weaned off, but still feeling withdrawals a month later. It gave me the worst insomnia, and I thought I would die from it. I was finally given Klonopin 1 mg in the morning and at night, and I am finally sleeping again, and my circadian rhythm is getting back to somewhat normal. Just hoping when I get off these, the insomnia and benzo withdrawals don't return, but again, working great so far...."

• Anonymous
• December 17, 2016

"Lamictal has controlled my bipolar type 2 which manifests as depression & hypomania. I never have full blown mania. My GYN Dr prescribed hormone replacement treatment to treat my mood swings. It completely inactivated my Lamictal so it was as if I went off it cold turkey. It was the most horrible experience of my life! My HR increased to 130, my BP to 160/98, my thoughts raced & then I couldn't focus or make sense & made serious mistakes. I didn't sleep >15 hours in 5 days and no sleep the last 48 hrs. Klonopin saved me when 4 meds failed. Just don't ever drive!! I plan on using Uber!! Hope this helps someone! As w/all meds will need to adjust & figure out how to taper off. I have an amazing Pdoc though & I have strong faith. "

• Delta
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2018

"I was prescribe clonazepam 0.5 mg morning and night for 30 days for anxiety and panic attack after I was biten by a dog. For about 20 days the medicine worked great. After that I started getting headaches and a floating feeling every time I tried to sleep and the anxiety kicked in again making the medicine ineffective. I am now tapering off the medicine by taking just half in the morning from the past 4 days. This has resulted in disturbed sleep. I do sleep but I wake up feeling I have not slept. The anxiety is still there. This was the first time I opted for any medication to help deal with my anxiety. And I feel it was the biggest mistake of my life. With my experience meditation, healthy diet and exercise are better options for the anxiety I had. Good luck you guys. "

• stayi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2017

"I take klonopin for anxiety induced insomnia. It is really helpful, especially after I have decreased the dose of doxepin that I have been taking. Benadryl wasn't enough for me. Klonopin provides me with really good relief. It's also good at helping mitigate alcohol dependency."

• jMARIEb
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 9, 2016

"I have had trouble sleeping for at least 10-12 years. My brain doesn't seem to shut down. OTC like Benadryl has no effect on me at all. After many trials, my doctor found than a combination of Clonazepam and Tranzadone work great for me. They two don't make me sleepy at all but instead calm down my brain activity in order to go to sleep. I take them about two hours before going to bed. In addition, I found that the Brand name Qualitest for Clonazepam works better than Teva. I've been using this combination for about three years and they work great."

• tokkig
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 11, 2017

".05 mg of clonazepam is not very much at all, and it kicks in slowly. The stuff is pretty harmless. It's a pharmacokinetically safe drug, but it will eliminate 100% inhibition, so if you're prone to violence stay away. It doesn't even compare to Alprazolam."

• Lin
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2018

"I originally was taking Latuda and over the counter Somupure for insomnia. It worked great for while and then it stopped. Every 3rd to 4th night I was staying awake all night even though I took the medicine. My doctor just prescribed Clonazepam 0.5 mg 2 a night. I took my first dose a at 9 pm and here it is midnight, I feel a little groggy but not where I can go to sleep. I am starting to give up on finding something to help with my insomnia."

• Sleep...
• July 19, 2017

"I've had insomnia since I was 14, I'm 35 now. My insomnia stems from abuse as a child which led to PTSD. When I was about 23 I was diagnosed as bi-polar. I don't think I've ever really slept like a normal person. I've been on so many different sleep aids. I have had 2 sleep studies, the most recent confirmed that I don't have sleep apnea but that I don't have normal sleep. I started Clonazepam a couple weeks ago after the combination of ativan 2mg and amitriptyline 300 mg stopped working. My doctor started me at 0.5mgs I took it for 2 weeks and it had no effect on me, so she raised it to 1mg and I don't know what I'm supposed to feel but I'm definitely not tired, I'm up till 3 or 4 in the morning. It's honestly one of the most frustrating things."

• KTOHIO
• October 21, 2013

"I'm on klonopin 1mg 3x a day. Still can't sleep. I was put on Klonopin for anxiety years ago. My doctor added one pill at dinner to help sleep. Thus 1mg 3x a day. Still mind wonders and cannot sleep. I was put on Seroquel for insomnia. Worked well. Lost my insurance and job. Now back to being up all day and night. Seroquel without insurance is $15.50 a pill. Sleepless in Ohio."

• Sarah
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 10, 2016

"Over 15 years I am on Clonazepam. CVS doesnt give Klonopin they substitute it with generic Clonazepam. Is there any difference between Klonopin and Clonazepam? I beg all to help me! I want to withdraw from this drug. I am unsuccessful on that. All doctors say that you have to find interesting hobby, be in circle of friends, around family, be more in nature. I have done this all, but it does not work. I have chemical addiction, drink high quality water, but it does not work too. Again, I ask everyone for help!!! Sarah"

• nannyg
• May 12, 2009

"I have taken several of the prescription sleep aids, and none have helped as this one has. I have taken it for an extended period, and the effects have not faded as they did with other sleep aids and have not left me groggy or given me strange dreams or nightmares."