"i been like a lab rat for many years.  have been on and off this trash  hasn&#039;t ever helped me.  they (different dr throughout years)  will try this first.  for one.  i don&#039;t want to be over or under medicated. i understand everybody reacts differently to prescriptions or any thing they eat, drink, or put in body.  honestly for me i believe these are placebos (like a sugar or salt pill).  i do not abuse any medication.  i&#039;ve been up to 75 mg throughout a day.  i can tell you   .5mg of clonazepam 3 times  a day and i function pretty well.  have had valium, xanax and felt like a zombie throughout the day.  do work with your dr.  hopefully you have one that will listen.  and offer suggestions if this doesn&#039;t work.   good luck"