Kelly, My guess is he is prescribing it for the panic. I have taken it before for anxiety/panic. It was originally used for seizure disorder as an anti convulsant. It works by calming the brain and nerves. It is a benzodiazapene. Prescribing it does not mean necessarily that he diagnosing you with an anxiety disorder since the med is used for various other uses including PTSD. Just be sure you check it against any other meds you might be taking as far as side effects might go. I am currently on 4 meds, all of which cause drowsiness and dizziness. i guess i should have said which treatments i am currently on in my intro. huh?

hang in there, the clonazepam will help you not panic, but it will make you very sleepy.
Jen