Reviewer: HappyCamper, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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My history involves anxiety/panic attacks infrequently, but all the same, when they happen, it's very frustrating (this includes outbreaks of hives). Have taken Zoloft for periods in the past and that worked for the depression when that was the issue. But I prefer to treat the symptom of anxiety "as needed". In the past, I was prescribed Clonazepam at the lowest dose and it was the be ... Show Full Comment

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My history involves anxiety/panic attacks infrequently, but all the same, when they happen, it's very frustrating (this includes outbreaks of hives). Have taken Zoloft for periods in the past and that worked for the depression when that was the issue. But I prefer to treat the symptom of anxiety "as needed". In the past, I was prescribed Clonazepam at the lowest dose and it was the best answer to the problem. I could function normally without drowsiness or any bad side-effects. It addressed the problem, plain and simple! And the fact that I always had pills left in the prescription bottle reassured me that I wasn't over-using. In the past two years I have been to different doctors due to relocating. And upon finding the best doctor I have ever had, we spoke about the options addressing this. He recommended trying Buspirone. As luck would have it, I encountered a situation that brought some intense anxiety so I gave it a try. Yes, the anxiety was lessened but nothing like the Clonazepam effect (overall calming.....the "Ahhhhhhh" feeling). I really don't want to increase the dose of the Buspirone or take it throughout the day. Therefore, I would have to say that I will opt for the Clonazepam on my next visit. I realize this is an addictive type drug but I'm not the type to use it that way. All I want is an effective, "right now" solution for the problem.
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Reviewer: Carebear, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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In felt more anxiety and nervous when I started taking this medication. Problems were harder to handle. I stopped the medication because it scared me. My doctor did not tell me my symptoms may get worse before they get better.

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In felt more anxiety and nervous when I started taking this medication. Problems were harder to handle. I stopped the medication because it scared me. My doctor did not tell me my symptoms may get worse before they get better.
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Reviewer: goffer69, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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i have trouble sleeping and nightmares. feel tired a lot at night am on 5mg x3 times a day it works just have to deal with side affects. i am happy and sad at times part of life its made a lot of diffrence in me i just know i need it to cope with things. my side effects are no sleep and having to pee alot and nightmares.i love life and plan on contuing to use it

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i have trouble sleeping and nightmares. feel tired a lot at night am on 5mg x3 times a day it works just have to deal with side affects. i am happy and sad at times part of life its made a lot of diffrence in me i just know i need it to cope with things. my side effects are no sleep and having to pee alot and nightmares.i love life and plan on contuing to use it
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Reviewer: krissyw, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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i find this drug very helpful ive been taking it for a year now and as soo as i feel an attack somig on i take a half of the pill an dn perhaps 30 min i feel great .. i love it it makes me a bit sleepy but then i get really hyper and then i crash but im used dot the side effects .

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i find this drug very helpful ive been taking it for a year now and as soo as i feel an attack somig on i take a half of the pill an dn perhaps 30 min i feel great .. i love it it makes me a bit sleepy but then i get really hyper and then i crash but im used dot the side effects .
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Reviewer: Paula E, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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My experience has been positive but have noticed an increase frequency of dizzy spells.

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My experience has been positive but have noticed an increase frequency of dizzy spells.
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