I have had REM Sleep Disorder for many years and as the years passed my meds had to be increased when I would break through. I was up to 4 1/2 -1mg Xanax. When I changed Neurologist he put me on 1 Clonazepam at night. The first night I was screaming and back to my old fighting days. I called him and he increased my dosage. I take 2 Clonazepam at night and for now it seems to be keeping me stable. I also take 1/2 Clonazepam in the morning and 1/2 Clonazepam in the afternoon for Anxiety Disorder. I have had no issues at all taking Clonazepam even at these dosages. I am grateful there is a med like Clonazepam to help both of my problems.

My wife ( 67 ) has been taking Clonazepam 0.5 mg for several years. It has worked fine for her . She sleeps well.

I take 1 mg Clonazipam and its worked wonders for my REM sleep disorder

Rule 1: ask a professional, not an amateur, however invested they may be.

Translation: go back to the doc who prescribed it and voice your concerns. Get them to explain.

If you're using the internet, be aware the current state of affairs is that you may find equal support for both sides of any given argument.

eg.is the earth flat or round?

My doctor prescribed. 5mg of clonazapam per day for anxiety. He did ask me to gradually wean off it because benzodiazapines are habit-forming, lose effectiveness over time, and can lead to dementia in the long-term. I have to exercise daily to get the anxiety under control. I have found that mirtazapine is very helpful with sleep.