"i have been taking klonopin for 5-6 years now. i think it is a wonder drug and i couldn&#039;t function without it. i have (social) anxiety disorder with a history of panic attacks many years ago. i generally take 0.25mg one to four times a day (as needed) and 0.5mg before bed as it helps me sleep. i cut my scored 0.5mg pills in half. my doctor has prescribed 2mg/day but i rarely exceed 1.5mg total and probably only average 1-1.25mg. in all the time i&#039;ve taken it, i&#039;ve never had a desire to increase it because it simply &quot;works&quot; and makes me feel 100% normal with no side effects. i took valium (diazepam) for many years but i always felt anxious as it was wearing off and before taking more. klonopin doesn&#039;t have that effect on me probably because of the long half-life and the way i space it out. i fully expect to take it for the rest of my life."