I have a bad phobia of taking meds too.

One thing that's helped me is to immediately take the new drug right after I pick it up. I know the longer I wait, the harder it is to take. Then, I go do some shopping to distract me, or go read books at a cool bookstore(you know, like one with couchs and chairs-can take a nap if needed!). I feel safer, knowing if something bad happens, someone will call 911 cause I'll be freaking out anyways !!

If it's a new *bedtime* med, I still haven't got that one figured out yet!

I've taken klonopin for about seven years, daily, with not one problem. I take 3mg, which is 12x what you have to try. I have never had a bad side effect. Klonopin will make you feel a little sleepy at first, but no sudden marked drowsiness. Just kind of a calm feeling after a while, hardly notice it-seriously.