I take it - it made me so sleepy when I first started it I stayed in bed and slept. Once I got used to it, and it was at the therapeutic level in my system, the sleepiness went away. It's worth taking it long enough to get used to it ! I did start at nights only, then as I became less sleepy, my Doc added a morning dose. I have taken 1.5 mgs a day for 16 1/2 years - never had to increase it, and no panic attacks. Good luck !