[Adriana R]

my doctor prescribed me klonopin because i have a hard time sleeping at night, I read that its for seizures and panic attacks and very habit forming. Is this safe to take?

[~Concerned~]

I tried that for insomnia and I did not like it. It just made me groggy and blah feeling. But some it works for, so I would try it and if it makes you uncomfortable then stop and try something else. But it seems pretty safe yes.

[winter715]

Do you take it every night or just when needed? I really don't believe it is very habit forming or your doctor wouldn't have prescribed it for you.

[Linda B]

It is addictive and does have some side effects....Your doctor must have other reasons for prescribing it other than just for sleep....Just for sleep there are a lot of other medications that are not as dangerous and dependent....Why don't you try Melatonin 6 mg. (you can buy it over the counter in the vitamin and herb department),.. It really works for me....

[brandi_boydston]

I was having panic attacks a few years ago and my doctor prescribed me the same thing. I was told to take one every time I started to have a panic attack and it made me feel like a zombie and very irritated with EVERYTHING right after I took it. I felt like I was going to sleep right at my desk about 3 minutes after I took one. But, it did stop my panic attacks. I stopped taking them though because I was usually having panic attacks at work, and I didn't want to be a zombie at work. But, if it's for sleeping, I can assure you that it will put you to sleep! Hope that answer helps a little bit.

[Pookie's mom]

Safe to take up to 4 mg, at higher doses you risk addiction.