Clonazepam and fibromyalgia

hi, i'm a 53yr old female with fibromyalgia. I was diagnosed with lupus in Aug. 05. My dr. prescribed be 0.5 mg of Clonazepam to help reduce stress and to help me sleep. My pain during the night from the fibromyalgia is severe. I still can't sleep at night, more so waking up with muscle pains when I take the med. I've told my dr. about this and the dr. has told me to stay on it. I don't know if it's the med or just ironic. If anyone has had similar side effects, please email me and let me know. ******

I've been on Clonazepam for 2 years, for me it's great. It stops flash backs of past abuse. It stops the sudden stomach cramp you get when the past creeps up on me. I love it. Also helps me to sleep...I have Fibromyalgia,which won't let you sleep and this lil pill allows me to sleep peacefully 7-8 hours.They give this to soldiers who have nitemares about past experiences. Have had no adverse side effects.