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Klonopin Drug Center
Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Klonopin (Clonazepam) is a medication that belongs to the drug class benzodiazepine. Klonopin is available as a generic drug, and is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and seizure disorders. Common side effects of Klonopin include sedation, dizziness, weakness, unsteadiness, depression, loss of orientation, headache, and sleep disturbances.
Klonopin dose depends on the condition being treated and how the patient responds. Drug interactions include alcohol, barbiturates, and narcotics. Klonopin use during pregnancy may cause adverse effects in the fetus and it is secreted in breast milk. If Klonopin is discontinued abruptly after long term use, it may lead to seizures, tremors, muscle cramping, vomiting, and/or sweating.
Our Klonopin Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements and disease and conditions.
What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Klonopin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Seizure Disorders
Klonopin (clonazepam) is useful alone or as an adjunct in the treatment of the Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (petit mal variant), akinetic and myoclonic seizures. In patients with absence seizures (petit mal) who have failed to respond to succinimides, Klonopin (clonazepam) may be useful.
In some studies, up to 30% of patients have shown a loss of anticonvulsant activity, often within 3 months of administration. In some cases, dosage adjustment may reestablish efficacy.
Panic Disorder
Klonopin (clonazepam) is indicated for th...
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What is Klonopin Prescribing Information?
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Klonopin Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
- hyperactivity, agitation, hostility;
- unusual or involuntary eye movements;
- weak or shallow breathing;
- depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;
- chest tightness, fast or pounding heartbeats;
- painfu...
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What is Klonopin Patient Information?
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Klonopin Consumer Information: Uses
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.
HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking clonazepam and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually 2 or 3 times daily.
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