I used to be on Klonopin as needed but got a new doctor that wasn't so keen on the idea of benzos and got prescribed hydroxyzine as needed. Honestly it helps a lot when I use it even though it's much milder, it's just a prescription antihistamine. I rarely take it because I've learned to manage my anxiety a lot better through coping skills but if I'm having a really rough time it helps take the edge off. My opinion is if you can avoid benzos then do so