I have been on Klonopin for 4 years. 6mg a day. I had to taper off and have been off for 2 weeks. They were suppressing my respiratory system and lowering my blood pressure to dangerously low levels and also causing me to black out and lose bladder and bowel control. The last instance I was unconscious for over 5 minutes and created a mess. This drug is horrible and I am bound and determined to NEVER take a benzo again. However my anxiety levels are through the roof. I have struggled with anxiety my whole life and this is the worst feeling I have ever had and it will not go away. My doctor is giving me a new med Buspirone. I am extremely nervous about taking anything again. I already have a cocktail of medication to treat bipolar. I want off everything. Has anyone else taken Buspirone for anxiety before?