Hi Stevebo, I have been taking klonopin .5 mg for about 6 years for anxiety and sleep deprivation. I trust my MD very much and he is comfortable with prescribing that dosage. It is a relatively small dosage and I have found it very helpful. I am mostly calm, can think more clearly and sleep much better. It is classified as a benodiazepine same as valium and xanax and is addictive. Again though what you and I take is considered a very small dose.

I have not had any negative side effects.

Good luck

Thanks DalsiB appreciate you giving me some information on this drug and your successful use thanks

.5mg is not a lot, but is a pretty average dose. I am prescribed 1mg 3x daily for panic disorder, and have been prescribed that for some years...maybe 6 plus years...before that I was prescribed .5mg 3x daily, and at one point I was prescribed 1mg morning, 1mg afternoon, and 2mg bedtime..yea, that was a bit much!

If it works for you, keep with it!

Thats the same dose I am on. So far have not had any problems, but its only been about 6 months. It really has helped me with my anxiety, to calm down, and if need be take an extra one when having panic attack.

Klonopin has been the best thing that's ever happened to me. i take 2 mg at night before bed. This medication has stabilized me in a way nothing else did. I haven't had any side effects and I'm just thankful there is a medication that works this well to help.