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Not getting a decent nights sleep can have negative effects outweighing most concerns expressed here. When I am too uptight to sleep, I rotate between 3 or 4 to avoid the "hang over" drowsy effect when taken several nights in a row. So take your meds and get a good night's sleep.

As long as posters are recommending references regarding benzodiazepine use, I would also suggest reading The New Antidepressants and Antianxieties by William S. Appleton, M.D. Appleton is a psychiatrist of 40 plus years and a member of the Harvard Medical School faculty. Dr. Appleton has also never taken any money from a drug company in the form of speaking honoraria or research support. His book is thoroughly referenced and his observations about the use of benzodiazepines is objective, non-hysterical, and put into proper perspective with regard to a bulk of the peer-reviewed scientific articles regarding; uses and effectiveness for anxiety, depression, and panic disorder. As well as tolerance, abuse, addiction, and dependence on the medication.

My personal experience is that my numbers don't change one bit when I occasionally take Ativan or Xanax.

Pam