"i am 19 years old, and have tried all four of the most popular benzodiazepines for my social, general, and nighttime anxiety when several ssri&#039;s failed: xanax, klonopin, ativan, and valium. klonopin made me angry and xanax didn&#039;t last long for me. ativan did zilch. valium is like xanax&#039;s effects with klonopin&#039;s long duration! it&#039;s the only medication that i can take effectively with no side effects! i take 5 mg only as needed and have no urge to take more. it&#039;s mild, kicks in quick, and lasts long. i don&#039;t find it addictive at all! sometimes the oldest medications are the best. lifesaver!"