Clonazepam for Panic Disorder User Reviews (Page 2)

• don...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 28, 2013

Klonopin (clonazepam) "Completely changed my life for the better. I've had panic attacks for as long as I can remember, literally. I should have been diagnosed at a young age and who knows how things would have turned out, BUT it does help tremendously. I get that doctors are hesitant to prescribe it because it is scheduled and realistically you will be on benzodiazepines forever if you have serious panic problems like I do, and I know many of you know how debilitating this disease is. But what is better; intractable panic all day with your teeth being ground down and your BP 200/120, or being on a relatively harmless controlled substance that can give you a life? Not a hard choice to me!"

• Der...
• June 6, 2008

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I have been prescribed many nerve medications but now that I am on Klonopin, I feel like a brand new person. I actually feel like getting out and being more social with people. A big thanks to the people who made the little nerve pill called Klonopin. You have made my life so much more worth living. I actually want to be around my family and friends now. Thank you very much for making my life so much easier."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 11, 2024

"I have been taking clonazepam daily for 4 years. I'm prescribed 0.5 mg 3x daily. However, I usually only take it 2x daily, if that. I feel like this drug gets such a bad rep. I have never had to increase my dose, in fact, I don't even take what I'm prescribed. On really bad panic days only is when I take the full dose. It doesn't make me feel sleepy, it makes me feel normal. I haven't experienced a full-blown panic attack in years. The doctors have put me on all the SRIs out there... I had terrible side effects with all of them. Some even gave me panic attacks and depression. This is the only thing that's worked for me. It's nice to see others on here taking it longer than me with no adverse effects because anytime I tell anyone I take it, they say how bad it is. My psychiatrist told me taking the medication is better for my body and mind than having daily panic attacks, and I feel that is true. Having severe constant panic attacks really took a toll on my health. Thankful for this medication."

• Mor...
• October 9, 2018

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I started on Klonopin 5 years ago when I was experiencing uncontrollable panic attacks that nearly cost me my job. Prior to that, I was taking Xanax. Xanax works great short term (but is clearly addictive and many people are prone to abuse it). I explained my concerns to my doctor and was prescribed 1 mg of Klonopin three times a day, which worked wonders but decided to taper down over the past six months. I was able to get down to 1 mg once a day without any problems but it's really tough to get lower than that without experiencing significant withdrawal. People are correct in stating that it is very difficult to get off of completely, but like all meds, you have to weigh the pros and cons. I haven't noticed any side effects thus far, nor have I felt the need to increase my initial prescribed dose (actually decreased). If panic and anxiety are ruining your life, the downsides of Klonopin are vastly outweighed by the benefits it provides. Life is too short to live with unnecessary anxiety."

• Sha...
• August 14, 2017

Klonopin (clonazepam) "This drug is saving my life right now. It's a shame that the people who abuse it ruin it for those of us who get relief from debilitating issues from it, because many doctors just don't want to prescribe it now. I say, what's the point of having a drug if you can't use it to help people who need it."

• Med...
• May 26, 2017

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I began taking Klonopin when it first came on the market in the 80s. When nothing else would even touch it, Klonopin stopped my severe anxiety and panic attacks completely within the first week. Klonopin gave me my life back. I never thought I would be anxiety and panic free but I was and still am. This drug continues to be a miracle for me. I was on 4 mg a day when my panic/anxiety was at its worst, but I am now on a low maintenance dose of 0.5 mg 2x a day. It's not for everyone, but for those who benefit from it, it's a godsend. Don't be afraid to try it. It changed my life for the better. Hands down, a miracle drug for me."

• Dai...
• September 30, 2015

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I would not be alive now if not for Klonopin, nor would I have been able to complete Graduate school. Anyone who has had panic disorder that literally freezes your mind and body into a state of never-ending terror knows. You are sure you will die. Mine started at age 28. I have been taking a low dose; 1 mg per day - 0.5 in the morning and before bed. If I feel one coming on, I take 1 mg of Ativan - happens a few times a month. Those who say it's as horrible and addictive as Heroin? Likely using it for generalized anxiety disorder and increasing irresponsibly. Those of us who suffer from the physical and mental terror of panic disorder and take the medication carefully - it's hard to hear others saying how dangerous it is. Anything misused is dangerous."

• Iam...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 4, 2014

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I suffer from Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia and Generalized Anxiety Disorder and some Social Anxiety. I have severe panic attacks, and they come on out of nowhere with no warning. I'll get the derealization in my head and won't know what's going on or feel out of body, dizzy, heart will race, extreme feeling of dying. It will actually physically make me sick. My doctor put me on Klonopin 2mg, 1 tablet 5 times daily when I was 19, and it's a wonder drug. I'm 23 now, and I'm not panic-free completely, but when I feel it coming, I take a tablet, and the fear is all gone in 20 minutes. I'm 23 now, and if you take it properly, it will help you greatly. Anxiety runs in my family, and it's a terrible thing. My life is normal thanks to Klonopin."

• Jds...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 29, 2021

Klonopin Wafer (clonazepam) "I take the generic Sun Pharma Klonopin Wafers 1 mg twice a day. It completely changed my life and gave me a social life I could never achieve without it. I feel like benzodiazepines get a bad reputation these days because of the fear that society creates when simply talking about the drugs. Benzodiazepines are a great tool for those that do not abuse them. People need to open their minds and expand their thinking. Benzodiazepines are not deadly, addictive, or harmful. It’s the people that misuse them that give them the bad reputation. Be smart. Take only as prescribed. Don’t mix with alcohol or opiates. It’s that simple."

• Dru...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2021

Klonopin (clonazepam) "This is the best medicine for anxiety by far. My psychiatrist put me on this drug yesterday, and thirty minutes after taking it, I was so calm, I was shocked. I have tried everything that was not in the benzodiazepine family, and nothing worked. My doctor suggested I go on, and I am thrilled. I haven't felt this good in a long time (calm). I am on 0.5 x 2 a day. I am happy, and it feels so good. I suffer from PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I also take Latuda 40 mg for now. I will let you know if anything changes."

• Jay...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 5, 2021

Klonopin (clonazepam) "Klonopin is great for panic, sleep problems, and anxiety. Also, the worst thing to happen to me since trying to come off of it. I was never suicidal in my life, now I entertain the idea nearly every day because of what it does to you once you stop taking it. It’s an absolute nightmare-something I wouldn’t wish on anyone, ever."

• Ben...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 31, 2023

"Best medication by far used in the treatment for panic disorder. Also, before using clonazepam, I suffered from severe agoraphobia. I'm so very grateful to have such an improved quality of life. I've been using clonazepam 1mg 3 times daily for going on 20 years. Sure, I'm dependent on it, but the benefits far exceed the risks, and I'm a much better person with a life worth living."

• Jam...
• May 7, 2017

Klonopin (clonazepam) "Very very effective drug. Better than diazepam, better than lorazepam. Long half-life. This medication helped me stop drinking completely to mask my anxiety. I have chronic anxiety and sometimes can't go in stores. With clonazepam, when used responsibly, is my wonder drug. Been on 3 mg a day for 25 years. My doctor shuns on weaning me off, as this drug gave me my life back. It has helped me mend my relationships, I can go outside, and I don't feel like anyone's judging me. I take clonazepam with 40 mg propranolol a day and Seroquel at night. Whoever made this benzo needs an award. Stay sober, don't do illicit drugs, take meds as instructed and again, don't drink! Thanks!"

• sri...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 3, 2018

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I took this pill years ago and weaned myself off it slowly and steadily. It took me a couple of months, and there was no problem. I've been anxiety-free for years. Now I find myself having anxiety and panic attacks again, and I am back on Klonopin, and couldn't be happier."

• Ver...
• August 11, 2018

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I'm a 20-year-old female who has randomly developed extreme anxiety. So bad to the point I wanted to take my own life. Nothing triggers me, it just happens out of nowhere. I went to the doctor and he prescribed 50mg Zoloft and 0.5mg of Klonopin. Zoloft has not helped me at all and my heart rate at rest is now usually 130. Horrible medicine and am looking to get it switched. However, I finally got the courage to take Klonopin because I was terrified of how it would make me feel. After suffering for 3 months, I took one. For the first time, I feel like I can breathe, my mind isn't racing, and I can focus. It did not make me feel high at all, just made me feel normal again. I'm mad at myself that I didn't try it sooner out of fear. Finally finding relief brings me to tears, happy tears. Will be going to the doctor this week and requesting to get switched from Zoloft. In the meantime, I am thankful for Klonopin giving me peace."

• Qua...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 4, 2013

Klonopin (clonazepam) "After trying gobs of antidepressants, Xanax, and the like, Klonopin, along with both Effexor and Inderal, has obliterated ANY and ALL anxiety and disabling symptoms plaguing my life for YEARS. I am so happy to have found a sympathetic physician who listens to my strife and actually cares about my welfare as a patient. This combination has made me a NEW person with SO MANY opportunities in life. This medicine has been a lifesaver, and I am very happy I'm finally squared with my emotional and anxiety-ridden baggage. Not a SINGLE panic attack or anxiety attack since starting Klonopin. It's really a Godsend after so many years of struggling and would recommend it to anyone for a frank discussion with his/her physician for at least a trial."

• Ran...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2020

Klonopin (clonazepam) "Klonopin was a great medication. I was crazy anxious and couldn't sleep at night at all. I would stay up and just read or cry with my dogs. I was also terribly anxious and depressed. Whenever my doc recommended Klonopin, I was eager to try it. I was on it only for a month though, just so I could get back on my sleeping patterns. It helped my sleep and anxiety so much! I was so thankful for Klonopin. The only reason I stopped taking it was because my sleep was once again regulated and the med caused severe drowsiness. But other than the drowsiness, it worked just fine!"

• JCa...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 13, 2019

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I had severe panic disorder beginning in 1992. I couldn’t function. My doctor prescribed Prozac 20 mg daily and Klonopin 0.25 in the morning and 0.25 at night. I had almost immediate good results and was back feeling great; calm, no anxiety, back to my old self. I’ve been on this combination for many years. It has been wonderful to be able to lead a full life!"

• jan...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 23, 2015

Klonopin (clonazepam) "Approximately twenty years ago, I was taken by ambulance twice and once by car to the ER where they gave me something that calmed me. It was similar to a seizure. Nothing ever triggered these attacks. It just came upon me very fast. I was enjoying my career and life; I'm very social. My doctor finally sent me to a psychologist, and he diagnosed me with panic attacks. There was a name for this! I was prescribed something similar to Klonopin, and when Klonopin came on the market, he prescribed 0.5mg twice a day. I have had no adverse side effects, only positive. I have never had another panic attack and do not plan to ever stop taking Klonopin. I am the same person I was and live life to the fullest in a new phase of 'early retirement'!!"

• Ani...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2013

Klonopin (clonazepam) "46 years old and suffered from untreated anxiety since I was 12. Last December had my first panic attack and everything went to hell after that. Doc put me on 0.5 mg Klonopin 1 x a day which I split up and take one half in the morning and half before bed. Also take 10 mg Celexa as well, which seems to work well together with the Klonopin. Needless to say, the last week since I've started these I've been better, more motivated and not so anxious, not to mention sleeping all the way through the night. People say don't take Klonopin daily or watch out for withdrawal from long-term use? Why stop using it if it has been working for years? Think about what your life was like before using it... cannot have been pleasant. It helps some people live better."

• Blu...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 22, 2018

Klonopin (clonazepam) "This drug saved my life. After suffering from severe mood swings and anxiety my whole life, this drug has made me feel normal again. I take 1 mg twice a day. It has allowed me to function in society and hold down a great job. I’ve been taking it for about a year now and couldn’t be happier. I had been on Xanax previously and had constantly been needing higher and higher doses until it just didn’t work anymore and my anxiety skyrocketed. I can’t recommend this higher to anyone with anxiety."

• Mat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2024

"I have been on clonazepam for a few weeks now, and it really helps with my panic disorder. I only take 0.5-1 mg/day and force myself NOT to take it every day. I think the trick with benzos is you can’t overuse them, or you become tolerant to their effects and keep needing the dose increased. Not to mention addiction. I was on clonazepam years ago, but on a way too high daily dose (like 4-5 mg/day) every day. That caused a problem for me that wasn’t fun to quit. So this time around, I’m making sure I do it right and really follow proper benzo guidelines. If you decide with your doctor to go on this medication, just use it responsibly and not every day. It can be a game changer, especially if you deal with panic/anxiety attacks."

• Kay...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 9, 2024

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I feel like the best version of myself on Klonopin. Anything I was worried about is smoothed out, and I can see it for what it really is. As always, my mind makes me believe the tiniest things are huge problems, but Klonopin makes me feel like I can breathe again. My new doctor is the best for giving me the medication I need. I've been on 17 different anti-anxiety medications, including Xanax. This one is the one that actually helps. I've never had to increase my dosage. I take 1 mg as needed, usually no more than 3 times a week. I sleep amazing on Klonopin. (I've gone 2 weeks without sleep before this medication.) I couldn't say enough good things about this. It's saved my life, and I mean that literally. Get yourself a doctor who actually believes in helping people like us."

• Eri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2019

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I was first prescribed Ativan for panic attacks and was to take it as needed. It made me extremely depressed and suicidal, and I couldn't focus. So I switched to Klonopin, and in my experience, it's so much better. I don't feel 'drugged up' when I'm on it. I just feel calm and have a good sense of well-being. Also helps with social anxiety, I'm not constantly worrying what people are thinking of me."

• Fem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2023

Klonopin (clonazepam) "I've only been taking Klonopin for 3 days now, and it has been a complete lifesaver. I was diagnosed with GAD in 2020 after being hospitalized for an extreme panic attack. I only took Prozac then, which did eventually help with my panic disorder. Recently, due to major life changes, my extreme panic had returned. Major hypochondria - I was convinced I had a brain tumor because I had dizziness for days - left a job early to get home for treatment, ended up in the ER again... All for nothing. It was all my panic. My doctor prescribed Prozac once again, but also prescribed Klonopin for immediate results since I was such a wreck. If you have health anxiety, TAKE KLONOPIN. All of my psychosomatic symptoms went away immediately and I felt like I could breathe again."