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I have severe anxiety (Agorophbia) for 41 years from being druged at a party back in 1969, I'm now 58 years old. I've tried, hypnosis, books, head doctors, herbs, etc, don't waste your time or money on these things for many years, like I did. This is a REAL ILLNESS contrary to what people tell you. The doctors will give you some paxel or celexa and send you home to get rid of you. Unless you have...

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This medication was given to me by my PCP, most likely based on poor judgement. It instantly threw me into a heavy depression, and worsened my condition. I was unnable to move, or get out of bed, or go to work or eat for five days. I felt hopeless, listless, and chronicly sleepy/drowsy. I even took a Provigil one of those days in an attempt to stay awake and fell asleep anyways. I quickly decided ...

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R.D | 35-44 | Patient
10/4/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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Please if you have had similar feelings. 41 yo male here. The past 15 years have been very very tough dealing with deaths in the family. Every1 is pretty much gone. Doc says I have anxiety-depression/ptsd. I was on zoloft for 15 years. Seemed to help. I recently went off 3 months ago docs approval...well here we go again 2 weeks ago my father died unexpectedly. Now dealing with the symptoms all over again Doc got me back on zoloft (4days in) and now just Gave me clonazapam. .5mg split in half. Hoping it will take away some of these horrible nausea feeling and knots in my stomach. She gave it to me for a short period until the zoloft kicks back in. I don't like taking meds like this but I need some relief if possible. Please share all thought. Much appreciated! And good luck to those also searching for help and an answer. We are here together Read More Read Less

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I love benzos | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/3/2023
Condition: Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy
Overall rating 5.0
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I’ve used this medication for anxiety disorders for over 20 years and it has saved my life and has never given me any problems. The negative comment person should have told her dr immediately and switched medications. It is a god send for 99% of us with anxiety or panic disorders. I would suggest it to everyone. I’ve been on it OVER 20 YEARS with no problems EVER

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Ana Marisa | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/9/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I don't advice anyone to take it honestly . I taked it for almost 2 years regarding sleeping problems, prescribed by a doctor. I did sleep more at first but I didn't wake up any better or relaxed and after some months and started to notice some strange behaviors...I become much more agressive, totally exhausted and I start having this negative mental state and a emptiness that I couldn't explain it..even thinking about suicide. I know that was something was.wrong with me and fighting your own mind is probably the difficult thing to do. I stopped taking it and it's was the best decision I ever take..I'm much better..I don't sleep that much but that horrible feeling is gone most of the days but I never got back to what I was. So..don't take it!!Read More Read Less

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Beryl P | 65-74 | Female | Patient
8/29/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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My initial review is under “social anxiety and fear” so look there. I should have put it here under other. It’s important!!

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Beryl B | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/29/2023
Condition: Extreme Apprehension or Fear of Social Interaction
Overall rating 5.0
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I used this years ago and had horrible withdrawal. I am on it again because nothing else works and this time I have a responsible psychiatrist. For a while these meds were being dispensed like candy so no wonder peoples had trouble. You must pay attention to the risk/reward and get a doctor who specializes in these meds ! I am glad to have it back and it’s a whole different experience this time around.

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Benny88 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
6/24/2023
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been on every benzo there is and I must say that klonopin has worked the best with little to no side effects. Second most effective was valium. I'm scripted 1mg 3Xs daily and 25% of the time I only need to take two tablets throughout the day. I have severe panic disorder and this medication has greatly improved my quality of life.

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Stacy | 45-54 | Female | Patient
5/2/2023
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.3
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I just started taking this medicine yesterday. I have been on Xanax for years and in the past year I was diagnosed with panic disorder, ptsd, depression. I have been on so many medications that nothing has helped period. I have cried and prayed for something to give me relief. I have 2-4 panic attacks a day and atleast 3 times a week. My PCP finally gave me this medication and I can already tell it’s working as to where the Xanax worked for a few hours and here came another attack. The side affects I am learning and I do believe I have a few but man does it feel good not to be panicking every few hours and scared of the unknown. My attack have landed me at the ER several times and also always calling 911 cause of the unknowing of what is happening or afraid you’re dying of a heart attack or stroke when in reality it’s a sever panic attack. These are real and do t be afraid to seek help or get medication to help with them.. Read More Read Less

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Jenny Lee | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/6/2023
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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IF NOT FOR THIS LIL BEAUTY OF A PILL I WOULDNT BE ABLE TO EVEN LEAVE MY HOME.. I CAN DO WAY MORE NOW THEN BEFORE THIS PILL

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DJ | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/30/2023
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 2.3
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Being on this pill longer than 6 years has ruined my breathing and sleep. I sleep good taking it but the sleep isn’t natural. It helps relax my muscles but slows down my brain too much and is not recommended for longer than 6 months and definitely not over 6 years like me. It messes up my muscles and it’s hard to relax and I’m restless sometimes. I gain some weight on it and I’m very tired during the day for 2-3 hours after I’m awake.

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SMar | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/5/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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After over a year on (doctor prescribed) Xanax 1/2 tablet 0.5 mg at night for insomnia I went into Xanax withdrawal. I learned your brain gets use to benzos and eventually you will start withdrawal until you either take a higher dose or wean off. So basically you're stuck in a very bad situation. The symptoms were excruciating. I spent seven nights in the hospital. They switched me to longer lasting Clonazepam and the next six months of my life was miserable, slowly withdrawing. Please don't let this happen to you. Shame on drug makers and physicians for allowing withdrawal to happen to so many unsuspecting people. Read More Read Less

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Cam | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/3/2022
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 3.3
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Very good at eliminating anxiety but after a year of use anxiety creeps back in..just worse. Increased anger was the main issue on this drug. Did and said things I’ll always regret. Got off the drug and have been so much better off.

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J | 55-64 | Female | Patient
10/4/2022
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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Changed my coping with serious breathing due to anxiety and panic attacks. Rather be addicted than having panic attacks

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Bru | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/26/2022
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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Amazing drug for anxiety, tried going off once didn’t turn out great, helps me till this day, I could not drive not even cut my hair getting a panic attack. am only on 0.5 a day in the morning. i recommend looking at the long term do you want to have a anxiety free life that helps you go through your day to day or do you want to live life like you have before taking this drug. remember there is a reason why you tried this medication in the first place. Everything is bad for you long term! You just have to choose if you want to live in fear everyday or have atleast relieve until your time comes. Read More Read Less

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MajorTawm | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/24/2022
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 3.3
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I've been taking drops, supposedly each drop has 0.1 mg of clonazepam, my psychiatrist started me on a too high dose (9 drops taken throughout the day with the highest dose before sleep ) I think for too long, since I've read mostly online that you are only supposed to take for weeks, and I've been on it for almost 4 months, currently taking 7 drops each day, next month will be 5 drops and so on till i hopefully will be off it in another 3 months. I haven't felt that many "depressive" side effects since I am also taking escitalopram, which I will be taking for at lest another 6 months. A friend of mine told me she took it for only 8 weeks and then switched to another type of medicine which is not benzo, I wish I had known this before, now all I can do is wait patiently and taper slowly.Read More Read Less

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Sandesh limbu | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/15/2022
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been suffering from panic disorder for more than 6 years at first I had no idea what has happened to me later I consult with Dr. Than he prescribed me this med. And result was instant and so beneficial but it do have sideeffect on me if I just missed the doses I just felt it and it appear in work, regular work and daily life.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/26/2022
Condition: Seizures with Irregular Muscle Contractions
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication helps me get through the hard days and I can leave it alone when I am feeling OK. Addiction comes with abuse. You can use this drug how it's intended and be fine. It's not intended for continuous long term use. I used it with the passing of my father and then 20yrs later while going through a nasty break up. I still have some left for when I need them. I have 3 refills and my next telehealth appt is in 5 months. I'm not sweating it. It's all about Balance perception and accountability.Read More Read Less

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Laurie | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/2/2021
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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I started this medication for anxiety. Not only did it work on my anxiety like nothing else had for 30 years of different treatments, it also brought to light that I was so anxious that I had lost my libido. I thought it was due to other factors but, once my anxiety was under control, my libido came back. I wish that doctors would understand that for some people, not all, the benefits outweigh the risks. I am able to take this as needed and not every day and it had changed my life 180 degrees. I believe that because I don't take it every day, I'm not seeing the withdrawal or addiction issues. Nobody will prescribe it, even on an as needed basis. I finally found something that works after medication roulette for 30+ years and everyone is too scared of the opioid crisis to deal with people on a case by case basis. I really hate Healthcare and the way it is run. They will pump me full of drugs with terrible side effects that I have to take everyday and say that they take months to work instead of this drug, which works within a hour and I don't need everyday.Read More Read Less

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Coondog | 55-64 | Male | Patient
10/18/2021
Condition: A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still
Overall rating 5.0
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Works very well at anxiety relief.

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Celine | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/3/2021
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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The only medication that stopped my panic attacks and constant state of terror. Therapy, xanax, antidepressants... Nothing worked.

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Nancy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/7/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking this medication for years and it has helped me so much with my anxiety disorder, extreme depression and self esteem. It kept me stable and out of the hospital.

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