"i&#039;ve been on clonazepam (.5 mg) for almost 6 months now.  i already take wellbutrin for depression but my anxiety levels were still a little high.  i told my doctor and he prescribed the clonazepam and told me to &quot;take as needed&quot;. well &quot;as needed&quot; for me is usually 2 nights a week, depending.  if i am feeling anxious, i&#039;ll pop one. it has helped my anxiety greatly.  it takes the edge off and brings my level of anxiety down to a manageable level.  in addition, it helps me get to sleep quicker and helps me stay asleep.  from what i have read about the drug, it can interfere with rem sleep but i wake up feeling fine.  my only side effects are that i sleep too long and wake up feeling groggy/drugged but that&#039;s about it."