Klonopin saved my life - or at least gave me my life back. After 17 yrs ofl undiagnosed panic disorder, I started taking it in 1990......still take the same dose. Am I addicted - I dont know, I dont care. I have never taken 1 pill more than prescribed , never had the doseage upped in 17 years now, and will probably need it the rest of my life.

If you had no severe reaction to Alprazolam - you shouldnt with Klonopin - they are both Benzodiazepines. WHen I started taking it - I was on 1/2 of a .05. I slept all day for the first several days. Once I no longer slept all day, it was increased to .05 mg. Then after getting used to that, it was upped again. Once I reached my therapeutic doseage, I was good to go.

I know what you are going thru - panic attacks are horrible, and having a medication prescribed that could do as much good for you as it did for me - I would try it. It certainly isnt going to help with your panic if you dont at least try it. just be mindful that you may be VERY sleepy for the first few days.....enjoy the rest ! The Alprzolam has a 4 hour half life, which explains why you were tired for 2 hours, then as it wore off, your anxiety came back. Klonopin has a half life of up to 48 hours. You should not feel any difference during the day - no rebound anxiety.

Good luck !