I'm a 73 yr old man with Parkinson's (early stages: tremors and feeling well thanks to diet, sleep, exercise, and socializing; and 0.5mg Xanax--difficult to find a quack doc' here in CA who will prescribe it, but it helps and I've been taking Benzos for decades. At one time I was up to 2mg (of either Klonopin or Alprazolam). I'm dependent, but take it only as needed when I'm in a manic mode (I'm Bipolar) or feeling quite anxious in large social groups. It helps, I don't abuse it, and it may be causing some aphasia (trouble finding the right words to us when speaking), but I'm alive and adapting to the aging process and my illness. I've spoken to some clinicians who told me that it's OK for me to continue taking the medication. It all depends on you, the individual. I won't offer any suggestions. Do what you feel is best for you. I monitor my daily life experiences on a spread sheet--use a sleep app to maintain good sleep hygiene, cut out nearly all processed foods and sugar, am able to see how I'm progressing or declining, and work on what I can to be at my best. I don't let many things bother/affect me, don't own and never have owned a TV since being out on my own at age fourteen. I've managed to cut back on all of my prescribed medication with telling my doctors--get free med's from the VA as a disabled Vietnam vet--combat-related injuries and Agent Orange exposure, as well as drinking contaminated water while stationed a Camp Lejeune. What's helped me most is having a caring, loving, supportive wife and being able to let go of many negative feelings about the past while being grateful for all the things I've been through and excellent people and places I've met and traveled to. I keep going forward, no matter what, listen to others without being judgemental, and do what's best for me and those around me. Sure, Benzos have negative side effects, but some days do quite well without taking any, some nights I'm unable to sleep without them, and I have .25mg tablets which sometimes works as well as .5mg's, and I keep 1 or 2 or the .25mg's with me in case of anxiety or panic attacks. Good luck and be well.