"i&#039;ve taken a variety of benzo&#039;s in the past - valium, librium, ativan, xanax, tranxene -  all of these medicines produced pretty strong sedation side effects.  have been on klonopin (clonazepam) for about 3 years now for severe anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder.  i am prescribed 1mg three times a day.  unlike other benzo&#039;s i&#039;ve taken in the past, i feel no urge to increase the dose at all.  the klonopin &quot;covers&quot; me all day long without feeling high or disoriented or mentally clouded.

i believe klonopin is unique among benzodiazepines - because it takes a while to &quot;kick in&quot; there is no calming rush after taking it.  the effects come on gradually, which in my opinion lessens the potential for abuse.  i have little to no sedation from taking klonopin."