"i cannot take antidepressants, so i was put n xanax and then ativan as needed. i have general anxiety without anxiety attacks and sleep okay but wake early. dr. recommended clonazepam to take as needed. i take 0.5 mg. most days plus at night. takes the edge of daytime anxiety and helps me sleep well at night. dr. said that the low dose i take should not cause problems if i stop and i have no withdrawal symptoms if i do not take any. i also do regular exercise which greatly helps my anxiety and a drink at night can help too."