I have posted several times about my klonopin dependency problem. Benzos are not a long-term answer. They really aren't. It doesn't take long at all to build a tolerance to benzos, then a physical dependence, then the drug stops working and thennn....you get the "paradoxical anxiety/agitation" - the benzo actually makes you more anxious, agitated, and unable to sleep. Sooner or later anyone who uses benzos regularly will face the monkey on his/her back. Benzos are wonderful for short-term (like, 3 weeks) use. Even PRN (as needed) they cause your moods to go haywire.

They are many meds that help with sleep. Talk with your p-doc about it. You shouldn't have to suffer with poor sleep.