"i had been on zoloft for about a year or so which helped manage my anxiety, but didn&#039;t help when it came to a very stressful day or event that led to side effects like racing heart, labored breathing, sweating, stomach ulcers, etc. i needed something that i could take immediately to stave an anxiety attack off. my doctor prescribed klonopin and i&#039;m so grateful for it. for me, it doesn&#039;t make me tired, lethargic, or dull me down. i was afraid of a medication that would just sedate me. this drug takes the edge off and makes me feel good enough to continue with my day. i haven&#039;t had any side effects."