"i have gad, social phobia, and panic disorder. i&#039;m prescribed 1 mg, 3x a day of klonopin. even after 2 years it still works very well for me. it lasts much longer than xanax or ativan, so i don&#039;t get that dreaded wearing off feeling. it&#039;s quite calming but you can still function normally. the drowsiness side effect wears off after a few weeks. just be very careful to take it as prescribed as it definitely has a potential for abuse. also, if you decide to stop taking it, wean yourself off slowly to avoid feeling horrible."