I like Klonopin better than Ativan, but I was taking both. Ativan during the day, and Klonopin at night (at the most, 2 mgs Klonopin per night). I think that was pretty high, but it does go by how much you weigh.

I liked it a lot. It's very calming, and my anxiety would be almost gone for several hours after taking Klonopin. Especially if I had a stressful, anxious day, I would look forward to taking the Klonopin at night, so that I could finally feel calm and way less anxiety.

I tried taking it during the day, and it made me too sleepy. That was just my experience with it.

I think you will like it. Good luck.

Hi Thor,
Sorry to hear your not feeling well. I read were it comes in doses of .5 mg, 1mg and 2 mg. What they consider high is a dosage between 7-12 mg. Isnt Klonopin the same as Clonazepam? I also read were 20 mg is the maximum dose. Clonazepam is in the same class as Diazepam. Which is generic for Valium. I hope I read that right. I do hope you get some relief and get better. And please don't do anymore self-harm. You need to take care of yourself. Much love and support to you. Italianmomma4ever.

So klonopin is a benzodiazepine and is like valium--but lasts longer in your system. It worked really nicely for me--was soooooo calm, but my body did get used to it after awhile so the same dose just takes the edge off right now. It is also addicting and you can't just stop it--lots of kickback anxiety and heart palpitations--so don't just decide to not take it one day if you've been taking it for awhile. ween off. i did that some time ago and only take it now when I am really in a bad way.

Benzos are extremely effective But as You know , addictive Too. Have you switched to an antidepressant? I’ve had success with both.
Haven’t taken anything but Effexor in ten years. No anxiety. I’m lucky I found a match for my chemistry. And good living. Be well. Message me anytime

Ativan and Klonopin are basically the same thing. They say Klonopin is longer acting but it really isn't. I used to take Ativan but now I take Klonopin as needed. They both work fine for me but they will make you kinda tired.

I've not noticed a difference in taking it and not taking it.

I would advise you don’t take it. It is a dangerous drug. Once you reach a tolerance you will develop bad side effects. Dr. Jordan Peterson took it and had to go into a medically induced coma for a week to get the drug out of his system. I’m coming off that drug now and it’s horrific. See if your doctor has something else he can prescribe you.