"i agree, xanax works well but in limited duration - klonopin is better because it relaxes you for longer. just mellows you out so you don&#039;t freak out- has changed my life and made it better. my doctor told me to let it dissolve on my tongue, since i have issues with burning tongue from a nerve injury. this has added benefits of helping me not panic about the pain, and other things i feel out of control of in my life. i take a small dose and feel that i can continue taking for awhile without negative side effects, though it can make you a little drowsy during the work day."