Sheltiemom,

I was in the same boat you are. I just CANNOT tolerate all the meds mentioned. My Neurologist put me on Xanax as a last resort and that was the ticket. Later, she switched me to Klonopin. I have had no ill effects from either one other than a tad bit tired from time to time. And I think you are right about older people. I think we DO become more sensitive to the side effects as we age. And especially so after menopause. Anyway, you might ask about it. Xanax was the ONLY thing that helped. And that was after a few years of trial and error. One thing though, benzos are difficult to wean off of if on them for a long period of time. So, just know that going in.