Closest Thing To Xanax Over The Counter (OTC)
By: Rob Miller
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Contents
#1 Xanax Alternative – Kratom#2 Xanax Alternative – Phenibut
#3 Xanax Alternative – Kava Kava Extract
Conclusion
There’s no doubt about it, Xanax (and Ativan, for that matter) is one hell of a drug.
I’ve tried it myself a few times, and it is 100% the most effective thing out there that basically stops anxiety in its tracks.
It’s prescribed to literally millions of Americans, and is seen as being one of the most widely used (and abused) anti-anxiety medications in existence.
In fact, last year alone there were 44 million prescriptions for Xanax written, which is about 16 MILLION more then the next closest competitor, Ativan.
However, the potential for addiction and dependence on Xanax and other anxiety medications like Lorazepam (Ativan), Valium, Klonopin, and Librium is HUGE. There are literally THOUSANDS of stories of people being addicted to it, and the withdrawal from it can be an absolute nightmare.
There’s also a wide range of side effects associated with Xanax use, including drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, changes in libido, and loss of coordination.
Lastly, Benzodiazepines have steadily been on the rise as a major contributor to drug overdose deaths in the US over the last 10 years.
While the death rate is nowhere NEAR those of Opioids, it’s still troubling.
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Couple that with the fact that the only way (legally) to obtain it is if you’re prescribed it by a licensed physician, and that dwindles your possibilities of getting your hands on it in the first place.
In the state where I live (Florida), possession of Xanax (or any other benzo for that matter) is a 3rd degree felony, and the penalty carries:
- Up to 5 years in prison
- Up to 5 years probation
- Up to a $5,000 fine
- 2 year drivers license suspension
Not good…
What if there was something over the counter that you could take that would mimic the effects of Xanax, all while being completely legal to buy without a prescription.
Would you try it?
Well, the reason I’m writing this right now is there in fact ARE all natural pills and supplements out there that work very closely to Xanax.
If you run a search on Google for all natural alternatives to Xanax, you’re typically presented with the following remedies on a few different websites:
- Valerian Root
- Chamomile
- Green Tea
- Lemon Balm
- Passion Flower
- L-Theanine
One site, which ranks very highly towards to top of the search results for the phrase “over the counter xanax” lists a product called ZenRX as the “best Xanax alternative”.
Yet, when you look at the reviews of “ZenRX” on Amazon, you’ll see comments like:
- “Waste of money”
- “Does not work”
- “Useless”
No surprise there. I actually vaguely remember testing out ZenRX quite a ways back, and noting the same sentiment.
These are in NO WAY close to the effectiveness of Xanax or other anti anxiety medications.
You’re looking for REAL relief, and the below products WILL provide it.
Let’s review a few of the more potent ones below. These are all ranked in terms of effectiveness, and I outline exactly how you should be taking each to get the best possible results.
I have personally tested ALL of the below mentioned otc Xanax alternatives, and KNOW they work.
I want to make it CRYSTAL CLEAR that the following are NOT drugs. They haven’t been reviewed or tested by the FDA, and they make no claims to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
#1 Alternative – Kratom
Kratom is a plant based substance that comes from the Coffee family, and has been used by people in the Southeast Asian region to help improve mood, give you energy, and lower anxiety.
Kratom comes from 3 different regions: Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Recently (as in like the past 15 – 20 years or so), Kratom has had quite the following here in the US.
It’s unknown exactly how many people use it, but the vast majority of Americans have never even heard of the substance.
Kratom is widely believed to help people get off of opioid medications like oxycodone, vicodin, Hydrocodone, and Percocet, and is actually a very suitable alternative for these medications.
It’s effects on anxiety have never really been studied in a clinical setting, but anecdotal reports are very favorable to the substance.
And I can personally vouch for this.
There’s a couple of things you need to be aware of with Kratom.
1.) Dose Size
When you take a low dose of Kratom (usually 1 – 3 grams), it tends to be more of a stimulating and energetic experience.
If you take a HIGH dose (4+ grams), it tends to be more sedating and euphoric.
As an alternative to Xanax, then I would recommend using a higher dose of Kratom. Some people have reported a worsening of their anxiety when using small doses.
2.) Your Body Chemistry
Everyone (including myself) seems to react differently to different strains and dose sizes. Some may get an anti-anxiety experience from a strain like Maeng Da, and others may get a totally different result.
It’s best to buy a small batch of 4 – 5 different extracts and test them out individually to get the best results.
– There IS The Potential For Withdrawal
I’ve only used Kratom for a few months now, and typically I will take it twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. The few times I stopped taking it I basically felt like I had a cold.
The withdrawal effect has been likened to caffeine withdrawal. There’s a few things you can do to keep you from getting withdrawals in the first place:
- Use it sparingly, maybe 2 – 3 times per week
- Cycle it on a 3 week on, 1 week off period
- Don’t dose more than once a day, usually in the morning
It seems like the vast majority of people that end up getting withdrawals from Kratom take it everyday, all day, in relatively high doses.
I wouldn’t compare the withdrawal to the same of Xanax (not even CLOSE), but I’ve hear it can be somewhat uncomfortable.
How To Take It And Which Should I Use?
I kind of already mentioned this earlier, but it bears repeating. It’s difficult for me to say “take THIS amount of THIS strain and THIS is the effect you’ll get”.
Everyone’s body is different, and will respond differently to various types of strains and dose sizes.
I have tested a wide variety of Kratom vendors over the last 8 months or so, and for me the best one was a company called Top Extracts.
Their most effective strains at helping with anxiety seems to be (click on each to buy):
- Horned – By FAR my favorite. Red Vein, White Vein, doesn’t matter, they’re ALL great at relieving anxiety.
- Bali – Either the Red or White will help DRAMATICALLY with anxiety.
- Borneo – A close 2nd to Horned, I like to rotate between the two.
- Yellow Indo – Actually surprisingly good, although I seem to need a big dose.
Note: You can buy all of these from my preferred vendor, TopExtracts.com.
If you’re just starting out with Kratom as an alternative to Xanax, I would suggest you stick to a low dose for the first few tries. Remember, a low dose is typically in the 1 – 2 gram range, but I’ve heard from guys that have used as little as 500 mg getting results.
Although the effect is probably very minimal with a dose that size.
Test it out and see how you feel. If you’re not feeling anything, then gradually increase the dose by 1 – 3 grams every 1/2 hour until you reach the desired effect.
There’s one thing that’s undeniable…the taste is pretty bad.
It’s technically a “tea”, but it doesn’t taste like your grandmothers iced tea, that’s for sure.
Typically what I do is mix it with lemon lime Gatorade G2, but really the only reason I do this is because it’s easy to mix in a gatorade bottle, and I’ve sort of become used to the taste.
There are some ways to mask Kratoms taste, but that’s for another article.
Advantages
- It’s VERY effective at helping with anxiety
- Can also provide feelings of euphoria, improved mood, and pain reduction
Disadvantages
- The taste is pretty horrible
- There is the potential for withdrawal, but this is mitigated by using it responsibly
- You can’t buy it in brick and mortar stores
Potential Kratom Ban
One HUGE downside that requires some more clarification is that the DEA announced back in August of 2016 that they intend to place Kratom as a Schedule 1 Drug.
This would literally place it in the same category as Heroin, Marijuana, and other Schedule 1 drugs.
Yeah…it’s THAT GOOD.
The original date it was to be officially banned was October 1, 2016, but there has been an absolutely ENORMOUS outpouring of public support in favor of keeping Kratom legal.
And you know what? The DEA actually BACKED Down!
The DEA announced they were rescinding their plans to ban Kratom, and basically passed the ball on to the FDA to make the call on their end.
However, the FDA released a statement in November, 2017, effectively issuing a public health advisory on Kratom.
It’s not clear where this will be headed, but if you’re on the fence about trying it out I would suggest you do so quickly!
Visit the official Top Extracts site here: www.TopExtracts.com
My #2 Xanax OTC Alternative – Phenibut
I first discovered Phenibut when I was researching all natural anti-anxiety supplements. I was contacted by the makers of a product called Phenibut XT, and they were looking for someone to test out there product and write a review.
Since that’s pretty much what I do, I had them send me over a couple of bottles.
I don’t typically suffer from anxiety, and I’m not really socially awkward. I’m the kind of guy who’s a bit shy upfront, but once I get to know you I can be pretty outgoing.
With that said, I do have some moments of anxiety / jittery feelings (pretty much everyone does, right?), usually when I load up on caffeine or pre workout supplements.
I first tried Phenibut XT by itself to gauge it’s effectiveness, dosing with 2 capsules, which is about 1 gram.
Unlike with Xanax (which starts working in minutes), it took a REALLY long time to kick in.
Realistically speaking, it was literally somewhere in the range of 2 – 3 hours for the full effects to kick in.
But once it did, the effects were ENORMOUS.
It virtually eliminated all feelings of anxiety, lifted my mood, and increased my confidence.
It does all of this without causing the typical sedation / fogginess that happens when you take Xanax.
It also works as a very potent aphrodisiac believe it or not (more on that later).
What is Phenibut and How Does It Work? (A short chemistry lesson)
According to prior research, Phenibut is a central depressant and analog of the inhibitory neurotransmitter y-aminobutyric acid, which is a fancy technical term for GABA.
When you drink alcohol or take a Xanax, GABA is released into the brain, making you feel less anxious. This is one of the main reasons why alcohol is use by millions to “take the edge off” when you’re feeling stressed out.
You’ll find GABA in plenty of other supplements, usually in stress relief and anti-anxiety products like Serelax, Tranquilene and Kavinace.
The problem is, GABA on its own does NOT cross the blood brain barrier in significant quantities.
Because Phenibut is an analog of GABA, what it does is it adds a ring around the GABA, which basically binds to the GABA-B receptor and activates it.
In short, it works very similarly to the effects of alcohol.
Unlike drugs like Xanax, Alcohol, and Lorazepam, Phenibut does NOT affect your cognitive function. It doesn’t make you lose focus, concentration, or have any impact on short or long term memory.
It basically reduces your anxiety, all while keeping you alert and focused.
In fact, when combined with a stimulant like DMAA, Caffeine, or Ephedrine, the effects are very similar to that of Adderall, minus the anxiety producing effects that come with taking Adderall.
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It does this because Phenibut primarily affects the GABA-B receptor, which takes a bit longer to kick in, but seems to last longer and not affect coordination and concentration.
The biggest downside with Phenibut is that you can’t (or shouldn’t) take it everyday.
The reason behind this is, just like with drugs like Xanax and Lorazepam, it seems to build a tolerance quite rapidly.
In addition, it also has the potential for abuse, addiction, and dependency, so you should limit use to just once or twice a week.
How Should I Take It?
On the days you decide to use Phenibut, you should start low and slow. By that I mean you should start with a low dosage and space out your doses by about 1 – 2 hours.
A low dose would be considered somewhere in the range of 250 – 500 mg.
The easiest and most accurate way to measure out doses like this would be with a small scale.
Be sure that you take it on a completely empty stomach, as it doesn’t seem to work as well on a full stomach.
Because it takes so long to “kick in”, don’t expect it to start working in 20 – 30 minutes like Xanax does. It takes a LOT longer.
If after 1 or 2 hours you’re still not feeling anything, take another 250 – 500 mg.
Repeat this process until you reach the desired effect.
I would refrain from taking any more than 2 grams of Phenibut, as the effects start to come on too strong at doses in that range.
Advantages
- Legal in most countries
- Modestly priced
Disadvantages
- Takes a long time to kick in
- Can’t take it everyday
- Has the potential for withdrawal if you take it too often
- Generally speaking you won’t find it in stores
My Personal Recommendation
I personally recommend the Absorb Your Health brand of Phenibut (www.AbsorbYourHealth.com). It’s the highest quality and most effective Phenibut I’ve ever tested, and I’ve tested 10+ brands over the years.
#3 Alternative – Kava Root Extract
Kava has been used for literally thousands of years. The vast majority of Kava you’ll find in stores like CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, and GNC is absolute junk.
I know because I’ve used them.
The reason behind this is because practically every kava supplement out there uses kava roots.
Most of the REAL effects come from the juice that’s located in the center of the plant, which virtually no supplement contains.
The best Kava extract that I’ve used is from a company called Happy Hippo.
Their Kava extract is without a doubt the most effective all natural alternative to lorazepam you’ll find in the market.
You can visit their website at www.HappyHippoHerbals.com.
How To Take It
Unlike with Kratom, you generally have to take VERY large dose to get the anti-anxiety effects you’re looking for.
When I say large dose I mean like 10 – 15 grams of the stuff, as opposed to Kratom which can be dosed at as little as 1 – 2 grams to feel the effects.
Generally speaking, I mix it with water, and the taste is not terrible.
Advantages
- It’s very safe to take, people have been doing so for thousands of years
- There’s no potential for addiction or withdrawal
Disadvantages
- Can and most likely WILL make your tongue feel numb
- You need to take a relatively large dose to feel the effects
- The effects are typically short-lived, usually lasting only an hour to an hour and a half
- According to the FDA, the use of kava has been linked with liver damage, especially when used with alcohol. Heavy use of kava may also result in heart issues, eye issues, and yellowing of the skin. (Source)
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a safe AND effective over the counter Xanax alternative, these are DEFINITELY your best options. I’ve done a ton of research on the subject and tested dozens of anti-anxiety supplements, and the vast majority are garbage.
Not with these…
If you need the positive effects of prescription strength anti anxiety medication without the negative effects and potential wreckage on your life they could bring, these over the counter alternatives are worth checking out.
They WILL work for you. If you have any specific questions on any of this, scroll below and leave a comment, or shoot me an email. I’m always here to help!
Additional References
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4947648/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4657308/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1934057/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3604470/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11830761
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16971751
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12662130
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4639630/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25262913
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5858613/
https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/the-dea-changes-its-mind-on-kratom
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4630875/
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User Questions and Answers
Where can i get this over the counter like type of stuff ? What stores? -Craig
You can order Kratom at this link: www.TopExtracts.com- Rob
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Does Kratam show up on a drug test? -Kerri Batson
There's not a simple yes or no answer to this question. It won't show up on many drug screens, but some alkaloids in some strains may show up. There is also a specific test for kratom that can be given.- Rob
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Good question. I actually have a good post on this that talks about that very subject, check it out here: https://www.supplementcritique.com/best-kratom-for-sleep/
I am 62 years old. Ever since grade school I have experienced intense pain if I excerted myself I end up doubled up ,lots of pain in my back, right side, nosebleed, etc. Switch ahead 30 years with the help of MRI s and other tests, it is found I have spina bifida, degenerative spinal disease, spurs, fibra mealgia. (Please forgive my spelling) Four years ago I was diagnosed with colon cancer.
My current situation stem from the CDC and their prescicution of the wrong people in the opiate problem. Plus it is coming to light their records and reports are highly flawed.
Any way I thank you so much for your help and kindness, I am waiting for an order today from Absolute Health.
Thanks,
Don M
Please be as specific as possible. This is new to me. Thank you!
Both will give you a significant boost in mood, but I would go with Kratom. You shouldn’t use Phenibut on a daily basis, as it has the potential to build a tolerance rapidly and can have withdrawal issues. With Kratom, as long as you keep your doses low (2 – 3 grams per dose) and only take it 3 – 4 times a week with a few days break, you shouldn’t have that problem.
Check out Top Extracts. It’s by FAR the best quality Kratom I’ve ever used, and their prices are very reasonable as well. I would go with the beginners pack to start, as it will give you a taste of all of their assorted varieties. Here’s my review: https://www.supplementcritique.com/top-extracts-kratom-review/
and here’s a link to the beginners pack – https://www.supplementcritique.com/recommends/top-extracts-powder-sample-pack/
Hope this helps and let me know if you have any questions.
I suffer from major depression and anxiety. The Kratom helped so much with all of that, but now that I’m off my anxiety is sky high, so I found this.
Wondering if you’ve ever tried Happy Hippo’s Phenibut?
They are who I’ve always ordered Kratom from and I liked them. Also, if a person is on depression meds, will I still be able to take Phenibut?
Yeah Phenibut can definitely help with anxiety, that’s exactly what it’s intended to do. I have used the Happy Hippo Phenibut in the past, and it will get the job done.
However, Phenibut is not something you should be taking everyday. The withdrawals from it are WAY worse than that of Kratom, which is why I only recommend you use it sparingly.
As far as combining it with depression meds, you’d likely be fine. With that said, I’m not a doctor, so check with one to be sure.
Unfortunately most of the stuff that works has addiction potential. For example, Phenibut (http://www.AbsorbYourHealth.com/Phenibut) works nearly identical to Xanax. However, it does build a tolerance quite rapidly and has withdrawal potential if you take it too often.
The only other alternative that may be able to help you would be L-Theanine. While it’s not NEARLY as potent as Phenibut, it can help to curb your anxiety with no side effects, withdrawal, or addiction potential. I get mine from Absorb Your Health, check out their site here – https://www.absorbyourhealth.com/product/l-theanine-200mg-100-capsules-relaxation-support/?ref=4349
Hope this helps and let me know if you have any questions.
Definitely the Phenibut. You can pick some up cheap here: https://www.absorbyourhealth.com/product/phenibut/?ref=4349
And I have instructions on how much to take, when to take it, etc. above in the review.
DEFINITELY the kratom. I’ve read countless stories of guys / gals getting off of opioid medications with Kratom. It basically stops withdrawals dead in its tracks, and allows you to slowly step down and get clean. My preferred vendor is Top Extracts, here’s their site: https://www.supplementcritique.com/recommends/top-extracts-official-site/
Yeah Ashwaghanda works great for anxiety, for sure. However, it doesn’t even come close to the other Xanax alternatives I talk about in the review above.
Trust me did that once when I thought i would be fine and dumped all down toilet. Honestly felt I was going to die without the benzos.
I feel kratom has allowed me to taper down without the nasty side effects. Kava I use at night to help me sleep.
Now I am in the search for nothing but the euphoria the energy Nd also the good mood elevation…I am in deed in need of help, as these medications are being elemenated from my life by choice. But I have tried before and the withdraws I can not bear… hitch kind of Kratom should I order from you today please.. as I want the same effects but not the addiction and then rapper off from there .
I’m 58 and u want my life back!! Thank you and God Bless.
Sorry to hear about your issues. I would recommend you pick up the Top Extracts sample pack. You can follow the dosing recommendations on this page, it’s got all the info you need on how to take it, how much, etc: https://www.supplementcritique.com/closest-thing-to-hydrocodone-oxycontin-oxycodone-and-more/
Here’s the Top Extracts site to pick these up: https://www.supplementcritique.com/recommends/top-extracts-official-site/
Hope this helps and let me know if you gave any questions.
I need a safe and effective pill/tablet I can take before a big match to calm me down. Can you help?
Thanks
Yeah the Phenibut is PERFECT for this. Pick up some from Absorb Your Health and follow the dosing in the guide above. Here’s their site – https://www.absorbyourhealth.com/product/phenibut/?ref=4349
I ended up taking 5 grams a day just to stave off withdrawal. Put me into a psychosis, hospitalized and am enduring PAWS.
Please use caution.
Avoid the horror so many of us have endured
Thanks for your comment. I’m very well versed on the dangers of consuming Phenibut “long term” which is why I recommend against it in numerous places throughout this review.
Can you please send a link to a website that sells it? Thank you.
Unfortunately that’s the only one I’ve ever used that’s ever worked. You could try Amazon, this one is ranked pretty well.
If you buy it be sure to come back and leave a review!
And can I get them at a local pharmacy? Thanks– S
Yeah large enough quantities of Phenibut will definitely help you get to sleep and have a GREAT night of sleep. I would recommend 1 – 2 grams about 2 hours before bedtime on an empty stomach. Unfortunately they’re not sold in stores, but you can buy them conveniently online here: https://www.absorbyourhealth.com/product/phenibut/?ref=4349
That’s a question for your doctor and/or pharmacist. They’ll have a better idea of what’s appropriate to take with your condition and medications.
To be honest I’ve never actually heard of Sceletium, so I can’t comment on that or really even their effects on dopamine and serotonin release. I can tell you this, Kratom works VERY well for anxiety relief, and it enhances mood pretty dramatically.
So there must be some correlation between taking Kratom and an increase in dopamine / serotonin if I had to guess.
Yeah in your case Phenibut would be the way to go. I would recommend you go with the AbsorbYourHealth.com brand, it’s the highest quality Phenibut I’ve ever used. Here’s a link to their site: https://www.absorbyourhealth.com/product/phenibut/?ref=4349
If you’re looking to get off the Suboxone, Kratom will make it VERY easy to do so. It targets the same opioid receptors that Suboxone does, and will basically eliminate 90% of the wd’s you would get.
Read this post I wrote on it, it shows how to take it, what kind to get, etc.: https://www.supplementcritique.com/closest-thing-to-hydrocodone-oxycontin-oxycodone-and-more/
Go with Coastline Kratom, very high quality and good prices. Here’s their site – https://www.coastlinekratom.com/?ref=4155
Glad I could help and let me know if you have any other questions.
I actually don’t know anything at all about it. Ray Sahelian’s blog has an informative post on the product. Here’s a link: http://www.raysahelian.com/sam-e.html
I have been suffering from anxiety for about 17yr’s now that over time develop into panic attacks. I fight with Insomnia as well,both I believe fall into each other.
I’ve taking many different meds for each issue over the yr.’s just to end up having to look forward to withdrawals from each. I have also tried many supplements with no luck!
I practice cognitive behavior and breathing exercises. Xanax works every time but with my job I can not take it and I end up having to up the dose then become depended.
I’ve been reading your experience and watched your video on PHENIBUT. Thinking it may help me?
I just have to be very careful what I try due to my job. I’m A school bus driver!
So will not do anything that would put others in danger. I’m off from work in the summer for 2mo’s, so that would be the time I would experiment.
Any how I just don’t want to waste my window of time. What do you recommend.
Thank you and I look forward to hearing back from you.
I hear you, I’ve had a lot of people with similar experiences come to me and anxiety can be a very difficult thing to deal with. The way you need to look at Phenibut is it’s pretty much the same thing as Xanax, although it doesn’t make you drowsy and tried like Xanax would.
This makes it a great over the counter alternative to Xanax, HOWEVER, because it works on the same GABA receptors as Xanax, it also has the same addiction and dependency potential.
If I were you, I would take a pass on the Phenibut altogether and go with a substance called Kratom. I talk about it extensively above, here’s a direct link to it: https://www.supplementcritique.com/closest-thing-to-xanax-over-the-counter-otc/#1alt
The nice thing about Kratom is that it does NOT work on the same GABA receptors as Xanax, so there is no cross tolerance issues. It can also help with anxiety BIG TIME.
Specifically, I would recommend either the Kali Red Horn or the Classic Red Bali. The 2 strains seem to produce the most anxiety relief and improved mood feelings.
Here’s links to each:
Kali Red Horn – https://www.supplementcritique.com/recommends/kali-red-horn/
Classic Red Bali – https://www.supplementcritique.com/recommends/classic-red-bali/
Just follow the dosing guidelines I mentioned above and it should help dramatically.
Of course Kratom has it’s own addiction potential, so it’s best to limit use to just a couple times a week. Hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions.
Basically you have to get down below a 1/2mg a day and then quit. I was hoping one of the readers may have tried one of these natural anxiety relievers to lessen the withdrawal symptoms from benzos and then use them as a replacement.
Yeah I can only imagine that hell that is. I’m shocked (but not surprised in the least) that they were giving you Klonopin for sleep.
Unreal! Phenibut alone would completely wipe out any withdrawal you’re getting from Benzos, BUT, it’s basically a benzo in and of itself, so you’d basically be substituting one addiction for another.
Kratom on the other hand doesn’t have any cross tolerance, and may be able to help.