I have been on some type of benzo for the last 8 years.
I started with Xanax. After awhile I switched to Ativan because my pdoc had put me on Serzone and you shouldn't take Xanax with Serzone. The Serzone didn't work and I didn't really like the Ativan so it was back to Xanax for a long time. About a year ago I switched to Klonopin because it lasts longer. I should note that the frequency at which I take benzos varies with my anxiety. I go through cycles where I will not take any for a couple days straight, then sometimes I will go through a period where I am taking them everyday. I have been taking Klonopin almost everyday for the last couple of weeks, mostly before bedtime but sometimes during the day as well. I take the 0.5 and was originally breaking them in half. Now I take one and a half of the 0.5 pills (so I'm taking .75mg) and it really doesn't affect me that much. I mean it definitely helps me fall asleep and all if I lay down and relax, but I can take that much during the day and still function. I have never experienced any type of withdrawal symptoms either. My sister takes Xanax and she tells me how just taking the .25 can knock her out during the day. Anyone have similar experiences/thoughts?