That's a good point, I agree. Then the Doctor's should be held accountable, they should know all the side effects and monitor whether the drug is doing what it should and if not, stop the prescription. Someone has to be accountable, we are not guinea pigs.

Perhaps Benzos should only be prescribed to seizure patients? Or doctors should follow the two week recommendation?

I agree, although the Doctors are in control of prescribing these drugs, and if you find one that is not getting a kick back from Pharma you are lucky. My case, the Dr was treating me for restless leg syndrome and I guess he thought I was having Seizures. GP Doctors are not schooled in these drugs and you need a Psychiatrist to be prescribing your treatment. How old were you and how long had your Dr prescribed Klonopin? I was Prescribed Lorazepam for almost 15 years and he never asked how I was doing, Just made sure I came to see him every month. He never treated me for RLS in the beginning only Migraines and neck problems. I definitely am culpable for my stupidity in not researching the drug. I had RLS SINCE MY EARLY 20's and all I could think of was "this is a God Sent" I can sleep now. Maybe we should be taking the Doctors off the market? Were you being treated by a Psychiatrist? You are the first person I have read about that had 0 problems when stopping them. Definitely makes a difference if you were prescribed for short term, which is what it is supposed to be for. Unfortunately, we trust our Doctors (blindly) and don't always read the warning from the Pharmacy given with the drugs. I always do now and only trust what I have researched. My friend is taking me to dinner tonight to CELEBRATE OFF BENZODIAZEPINES after almost 10 months of tapering. I'm even going to have a glass of wine, haven't had any coffee or wine for a long time. Am anxious to know what you were being prescribed Klonopin for, your age, and how long you were taking it. Would help many who are struggling. My best to you and your opinion matters.