Non benzo meds for anxiety

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Is clonidine strong enough to knock a person out like say Ambien or midazolam or is it more of the gentle lunesta type of sleeping help?

For some people, it could be strong enough. The first time I took it, it was right after breakfast and I had to nap for a couple hours immediately afterwards.

Are the side effects permanent in any way? I heard some mixed reports from different people about this. Also it's considered a mild sedative. Would this work for someone like me with a high tolerance to hypnotic benzos and z drugs? Thank you