"i have taken klonopin for twenty years.  sadly, over the years i became resistant to the lower doses.  i am extremely dependent on it and it became &quot;necessary&quot; for the dosage to be steadily increased over the years.  i was all of the way up to 5 mg at night.  this had disastrous side effects...extreme confussion being the most alarming.  it was difficult to start to titrate down slowly.  after many months, i was down to 3 mg. and then down to 2.5 mg.  it was not easy and there were many restless nights filled with anxiety.  over the last 6 months, i have decreased down to 1.25 mg.  i am struggling but determined to get off within the next year.  do not let this happen to you!"