Clonazepam for Panic Disorder User Reviews (Page 4)

• Vir...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 29, 2013

Clonazepam "I struggled with anxiety and panic disorder most of my life. As a child, I was unable to eat in the cafeteria or read aloud because I hated to be watched by others. Progressively it got worse, peaking when I graduated from college and got my real job. Having tried Buspar, Effexor, and Lexapro with no progress but a whole lot of weight gain, I gave up. Finally, my doctor offered me 0.5 mg Klonopin prescription, and it has been life-changing. I have been taking it for about 8 months. My only issue is that he is still suggesting another SSRI, which I'm tired of trying. Now he's suggesting Paxil, which I don't want. I just want to stick with what I know works right now, which is 0.5 mg Klonopin as needed."

• 901...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2017

Clonazepam "After suffering crippling anxiety and panic attacks in 2006, this amazing medication made me myself again. Not high, not loopy, not drowsy. Just me again. I took 0.5 mg twice a day for 6 months, then tapered down and off of it with no side effects or dependency issues. Back on again in 2014 during another bad patch for three months, same dosage. On both occasions, neither Xanax nor Ativan could even make a dent in my anxiety. I am so grateful to the makers of Klonopin and to the doctors who prescribed it. It literally takes my quality of life from a 2 to a 10 in times of need."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2025

Clonazepam "I've had agoraphobia with panic disorder and PTSD for over 20 years. I have tried dozens of different drugs, even supplements, medical marijuana prescriptions, and good old-fashioned exposure therapy, DBT and CBT therapy methods, and so on. It's upsetting when a therapy that works for others doesn't for you. And it's not a person's fault if the only thing that makes a dramatic impact is this drug specifically. When I take a half mg a day, it's as if I no longer have agoraphobia with panic disorder, and my PTSD is muted. My emotions and fear levels are what I think normal people feel, instead of overwhelming to the point where I cannot think straight or sit still. This enables me to receive feedback in therapy and process stuff then and there, no matter how upsetting. For me, it is a life-changing medicine. If I took this every day, I think I could hold an actual job."

• blu...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 3, 2020

"When panic and anxiety have taken over your entire life, to where you basically don't even have one, clonazepam can be very helpful. This, along with therapy and having honest conversations with your psychiatrist, is disheartening to see so many people bashing it because you can become dependent on it. If you're dependent, it's probably because it's doing what it's supposed to, the same way I'm dependent on my BP meds. I need those also. Don't misuse any drug and take it as you are prescribed. If you can't do that, then don't even start. It works well for me and has given me a much better quality of life. I've been on 1mg for two years, and I have no plans of ever stopping. There is no need to live your life in fear. Therapy is also a great addition. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Don't be afraid to get help."

• Soy...
• September 17, 2019

Clonazepam "My doc has me taking 0.5 mg of Klonopin once daily for my GAD and panic disorder. When I was younger, I was on 0.5 mg of Klonopin too, and it stopped working. I generally take 1 mg (two 0.5 mg pills) to get a 1 mg effect in the morning, so I can get through my day calmly. All I can say is that I always favored this benzo over others, due to the fact that it takes longer to work, but LASTS MUCH longer. Def a 10 for anxiety and panic disorder."

• Sle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2014

Clonazepam "I'm going through a custody battle right now, and this is the ONLY thing getting me through the days with a clear head. My boyfriend of 20 years said if I leave him (he's abusive), he'd take everything from me. He wasn't kidding. He knows I've suffered from panic disorder since I was 16. My doctor put me on Prozac, and that's helping a little bit to control crying. But the Klonopin is giving my heart and mind a chance to breathe again when I take it as needed. I take two 0.5mg sometimes together or apart. Ativan & Xanax never worked for me before. I feel so present in the moment when I take my Klonopin."

• sug...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 12, 2014

Clonazepam "I was born into the middle of WWII in England and have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Also, I was sexually assaulted at the age of 4 years. I came over here to the States at the age of 13, and it all went downhill from there. I have major depression and have been on Prozac for many, many years. I have also been taking Klonopin for as many years, and it has given me some kind of normal life. I used to get the tremors so bad that the ambulance people thought it was a grand mal seizure attack. I still get these attacks once in a while, but with the help of Klonopin, I can actually calm myself back to a normal state of being. I wouldn't call it a wonder medicine, but it certainly helps me."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2025

Clonazepam "I have suffered with anxiety, OCD, and panic for most of my adult life. Klonopin definitely helps bring my anxiety and panic way down so I can think clearly, it helps my thoughts not race without making me super drowsy, but it will help me sleep if I take it at night. I recommend this for anyone with panic or extreme anxiety who needs to bring it down. It also helps very quickly :)"

• Mel...
• January 19, 2017

Clonazepam "I've been on 2 mg twice a day for over 14 years now. My dosage has never gone up, and I feel it really helps keep my panic disorder in check. Sometimes I skip a dose and don't even notice it. I have had trouble with doctors wanting to take me off the medication and essentially play with my medications. However, my response is always, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it.' I do recommend that anyone who is on this medication have a physician monitor you on a regular basis. If you find yourself taking more than prescribed, please notify your doctor."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 19, 2022

Clonazepam "I’m not the one to leave reviews, but I’ve tried over 35 different anxiety/depression meds, and I’m only 22. I even took the GeneSight DNA testing. My doctor was totally against benzos, but I got to the point of losing 50 pounds and visiting her every week, panicking and not being able to breathe. She gave me Klonopin, and when I tell you my life CHANGED. It completely did a 360. I used to never leave my house, now I’m never home. Some people are against benzos every day, but it is helpful to those who don’t abuse it. I finally changed doctors, and she agreed Klonopin is my best bet. I’ve been on Klonopin for 2.5 years, and it saved me. God sent, if I could rate 1000, I would."

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

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."

• hei...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2013

Clonazepam "I take 0.5 mg twice daily - actually Xanax worked slightly better, but my doctor believes Klonopin has less risk of addiction, so he prescribed it for long-term use, which I need to treat panic disorder. My panic disorder emerged as a young child and then went into remission from my twenties through my early forties, only to crop up again a few months ago. I take 100 mg of Zoloft for depression and the Klonopin for the panic, and I have my life back. I do get a little tired each day, but my range of emotions is normal, not desperate, hopeless, and fraught with terror of panic. These medicines are a Godsend, and I thank God daily for them."

• Tif...
• May 20, 2008

Clonazepam "I had suffered with severe panic and anxiety disorder for years. After trying every medication out there, including Effexor, I felt that there was no hope. I finally found a doctor that actually listened to my symptoms and he put me on Klonopin. I can now function properly throughout my day. I never thought that I would feel the way I did before my disorder started. I am so thankful that there is hope, and that I don't have to suffer through the days any longer."

• Coo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 19, 2020

Clonazepam "Klonopin is a very good drug. It is much safer than SRIs, SSRIs, and tricyclics, which are over-prescribed. Klonopin saved my life at home and in the ER. You see, I suffer a life-threatening serotonin reaction with SSRIs. The black box warning on new antianxiety medications is scary, and people can't stop them."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 19, 2023

Clonazepam "I was prescribed clonazepam, first at 1 mg a day. Little did I know, after two years of seeing my caring physician, we learned clonazepam has been a bit of a lifesaver for me! I suffer mainly from social anxiety with agoraphobia, afraid of new places, being seen out. A half a year into taking the medication, I titrated up to 2 mg a day as needed. My doctor 'experimented' with alprazolam PM on me for 14 days. 30 .5 mg pills. I had rebound anxiety along with a few days of panic attacks. I couldn't wait to take my dose that night of Klonopin! I was diagnosed as a bit bipolar soon after my prescriber was informed of my impulsivity and isolation. Mania was in overdrive along with severe OCD and even attention disorders stemming from a distress in the nervous system, high-strung, sensitive stomach, etc. Today, I take a total of 4 mg a day as needed, some days I take 2-3 or 3-4 mg. This medication comes in need to those like me. Other anxiolytic exercises help as well."

• Anonymous
• July 10, 2017

Clonazepam "This is an amazing medication for OCD and generalized anxiety. This medication has truthfully changed my life. If you are considering which benzo to take, I strongly suggest this one because it does not make you feel 'high' like Xanax does or the weird blackouts that can come from Xanax. Only thing to keep in mind is that there have been studies linking Klonopin use with Alzheimer's and overall memory issues. Best of luck!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 25, 2018

Clonazepam "Took this as directed for an issue postpartum. I did not experience negative side effects. No withdrawal, no cravings, none of the above. It did help me while I waited for my Paxil to kick in fully. I now use it very occasionally at a low dose if needed for anxiety. Do not let the reviews on here scare you. Even after having a baby and experiencing many issues postpartum, this drug has not given me problems or addiction of any kind. It is worth a try, but must be taken exactly as prescribed."

• Mr ...
• February 6, 2019

Clonazepam "I have been using Klonopin for over 5 years, and I have found it to be very effective in reducing anxiety in combination with a low dose of Paxil. Take 0.5 mg during the workweek and none on weekends. Also, take 0.5 at night to help sleep. I have not built a tolerance and find it a very useful tool in managing anxiety. My goal has been to use it sparingly but will not hesitate to take more for more dentist visits, interviews, etc. Just know if you do, you will be tired and drained afterward. Wish I had found my right combo of meds before I quit a great job due to anxiety. Also, Ativan didn't treat me very nicely. Had severe withdrawal as it has a shorter half-life. My quality of life has improved because of Klonopin. Oh... no weight gain either."

• Nov...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 5, 2016

Clonazepam "I checked myself into a mental hospital in 2011 and was put on this three times a day. I was eventually cut down to as needed, and it's still wonderful. Kpin (as I call it) curbs the panicky feelings within minutes, and I sleep so well that it's sometimes hard to get out of bed in the morning! Thank you, Roche-your little yellow pill is fantastic!"

• Don...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 12, 2015

Clonazepam "I was suffering with terrible panic attacks for a few years before the attacks became more and more severe, and I was starting to have the panic attacks more often. I hope none of you ever have to go through even one panic attack. I can't explain fully how they make you feel, but I was sure during each time I had one of these attacks that I might actually die. So much starts to happen to my body during an attack. My heart feels like it is going to literally explode. My breathing becomes hyperventilating. So finally, I was prescribed 1 mg of Klonopin 2 times a day, and it has worked wonders in helping stop attacks."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2020

Clonazepam "Was prescribed this three months ago for muscle twitching and involuntary movements related to antipsychotic withdrawal. Medication works great, sometimes too great. Am aware of the risks of taking it, but it does help insomnia, anxiety, mania, and twitching. Please be careful and don't take more than prescribed."

• Pho...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 14, 2018

Clonazepam "I was prescribed Klonopin 0.5 mg as needed for panic attacks. This medication definitely works. I experienced no unusual side effects. The only side effect I felt was mild tiredness. Every time I take it, it usually lasts about 8-12 hours of full effect. It takes about 45 minutes to start working after taking it. When I take this medication, I feel very relaxed and peaceful. It gets rid of a panic attack, nausea due to anxiety, and jitteriness from anxiety."

• Hot...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2015

Clonazepam "I started suffering from panic disorder for three years and was not using any treatment. It got to the point where I was agoraphobic and wouldn't leave my house. I was scared for my life and felt like I wasn't even a human being anymore. I suffered dramatically from what is called derealization. I ended up turning myself into a hospital that had a mental health outpatient program, which put me on Klonopin 0.5 mg twice a day, and it literally changed my life. I finally have a life again and can move around and do things. I can go to work. I still once in awhile start to have panic, but the Klonopin doesn't allow me to actually have a panic attack. My general anxiety is now down to nothing, and I can feel like I can live again. The first month had its ups and downs."

• Wil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2024

Clonazepam "I experienced a lot of trauma as a child. All of that aside, my adult life turned into a life of crime, which led me to spend a substantial amount of time in prison. Upon release, I couldn't shake the mindset of being in prison. I still did the same routines, stayed on edge, especially around crowds of people and other men. Always hyper-alert, always evaluating people for the threat they could pose to me. This led me to isolate myself. I stopped leaving my house for years. I would only go outside if I absolutely needed to. I couldn't hold a job because of my inability to get along with others. Always thinking they were plotting against me or were a threat to me. I was rude to strangers and didn't take kindly to being talked to. I would avoid phone calls and important appointments. I shunned my family and friends thinking it was best. Eventually, my condition developed into panic attacks and seizures. Realizing I needed help, I sought help. This medication gave me my life back."

• Ton...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 16, 2022

Clonazepam "Best medication ever! I’ve been on it since I was 18, and I’m 47 today. Never had to increase the dose and have been taking 1 mg, 2 times a day, and was doing amazing. Then, one day, I was late for an appointment and got discharged from my doctor's office and found a new therapist, but she put me on Buspar (buspirone) 15 mg, and it is awful. It is making me miserable and unhealthy and many other things that I cannot talk about, but I never thought I’d ever say this, but it’s been almost 45 days, and I really miss KLONOPIN."