I have been taking generic Xanax .5 mg for 5+ years and generic Halcion for sleep .25 mg. Both are benzos. My doctor prescribed clonazepam for me a few years ago, but it did not provide the same help as the Xanax and was not any better for my body, so he moved me back to the original. I have taken this combo for sometime now without any negative affects. I am suffering a little bit of short-term memory loss, but I’m not yet putting my keys in the refrigerator! I’m chalking that up to my age and heredity. Good luck to you and I hope you find the answers you need. I am researching medications and help for this every day. Nothing new has surfaced, but this group has been very helpful.