I have never taken valium. Klonopin made me like a zombie. I like xannax. If I am agitated or upset, it will work right away, but it doesn't knock me out for a long time. It can also help if I need a little help quieting my mind a bed time.

Mixing alcohol and xannax is very bad news. I used to do that a lot, but I quit drinking completely three years ago so no more of that.