Question: Refill clonezepam early? I have been taking Clonezepam .5mg for an extreme panic disorder. I have been taking this for a while but this month I have ran out early. It's been about 17 days with 13 Left for a refill. The pharmacy will not refill a controlled substance early. The panic attacks are very severe. My biggest symptom when I have an attack is not being able to breath. I would compare it to someone having a pillow over my head or being held under water with being able to come to the surface. I often have them when I go to and from work. I have them severe when i'm around a lot of people. I know i need to talk to my doctor about maybe getting a higher dosage. I don't abuse them, however I took 1mg for about a week straight because the panic attacks were coming on so strong. Iv'e had them for over 10 years now. They have ruined my life many years of my life. For a long period of time I was not taking anything and suffered 24 hours a day. I recall one time I was having a very bad one while playing basketball. It was hard for me to concentrate. I popped my ankle out of place wich hurt pretty bad, However during that week as I recovered from my injury I was able to breath normally for the first time in years. I guess the mind focuses on the pain and away from the stress and anxiety that leads to panic. My question is How can I prevent another one until My medication becomes available for refill? I have to get to work perform on a high level. Would taking a substitute from a family member like a valuim for example be XXXXXXX or necessary?