I did tell my GP that I had not heard of this medication either... and she knows that I know a bunch about medications doing my own research (I had to basically explain to hear why Clonazepam is helping the burning pain, due to it's anti convulsant properties.. and she was unaware of this!).

Ideally we both want to see me OFF the Clonazepam, but it may be the only drug that really and truly helps to calm down the burning.

Doctor also gave me heck for quitting smoking cold turkey. Said I should have gone to her first to get the patch or something to ease the process. It does now seem I have tossed my body into a semi relapse as far as the burning pain in my face is concerned.