Sleeping meds...

I have been on the klonopin for 2 years at the same dose, and it still works exactly the same.

Previous to the klonopin, I was on Ativan for 7+ years at the same dose, and it took that long for the Ativan to become slightly less effective (hence the switch to the klonopin).

I have been on the Trazodone for about 6 years - works the same now as it did back then.

I have heard of some people who have trouble with sleeping meds becoming ineffective, but I have really not had that problem. If I take my meds I sleep well. If I forget to take them I can't fall asleep, and if I do fall asleep by some miracle I have the most horrible, restless, unrefreshing sleep ever... most of my sleep problems do seem to stem for the anxiety that I have, but also from the pain and other physical stuff.

So, for me, I think bedtime meds are necessary for life.