"klonopin (clonazepam) was unique compared to valium, xanax &amp; ativan in its ability to remove rather than mask the symptoms and do so at a relatively small dose that remained effective (2 mg. once a day in the morning) without any need to increase the dosage, and without causing sedation or mental impairment.   in fact - though i wasn&#039;t depressed per se - i subjectively experienced the lessening of my anxiety as positive and consequently my mood improved.    

this is an important medicine; its benefits are increased by open and honest communication between doctor and patient; thus avoiding the imposition of arbitrary time limits on the length of treatment."