You can take a trial of hydroxyzine for treatment of anxiety. Clonazepam is an addicting drug. Hydroxyzine is slightly less addicting as compared to hydroxyzine. Its known side effects are dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, hallucination, dry mouth, nervousness, dry mouth, involuntary movements, slurred speech, headache, tremor, blurred vision, respiratory depression in overdose and sometimes allergic reaction. These side effects are mild and easily tolerable. These side effects will not impair your daily regular activities. Advice 1. Continue hydroxyzine as suggested 2. Avoid driving, swimming and operating heavy machinery as it can cause accident due to its drowsiness causing effect 3. Monitor your blood pressure and mental status regularly 4. Avoid it if you are a pregnant female. If not pregnant then you can take it 5. Avoid alcohol, smoking and opioid analgesics which are known to cause sedation I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thank