"i have generalized anxiety. was on klonopin for years mostly for sleep, but now i realize i have anxiety. i wanted so much off of benzo&#039;s, and finally after horrid withdrawal even tapering, got off klonopin. issues arose, heart palpitations, sweating, dry mouth, hair loss, everyone said back on klonopin. i refused. now my blood pressure also elevated.i am now taking xanax extended release and my blood pressure is normal, mouth not dry, no more sweating, palpitations.i feel normal again."