Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. Call your doctor if this medicine seems to stop working as well in treating your seizures or panic attacks. Seizures are often treated with a combination of drugs. Use all medications as directed by your doctor. Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medication. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's advice. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Keep track of your medicine. You should be aware if anyone is using it improperly or without a prescription. Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time. Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, confusion, muscle weakness, or coma. Clonazepam should make you feel calmer. You might also feel sleepy or confused when you first start taking it.
These symptoms typically improve as you adjust to the medication. For seizures, it might take a few weeks for clonazepam to work fully. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully when using this medicine. Health Topics. Health Tools. Clonazepam Klonopin. Reviewed: December 22, Clonazepam is a medicine used to treat panic disorders and certain types of seizures.
You should not take clonazepam if you have: narrow-angle glaucoma; severe liver disease; or a history of allergic reaction to any benzodiazepine alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam, Ativan, Restoril, Tranxene, Valium, Versed, Xanax, and others. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: kidney or liver disease; breathing problems; depression, mood problems, or suicidal thoughts or behavior; or porphyria a genetic enzyme disorder that causes symptoms affecting the skin or nervous system.
Side Effects. Side Effects What are the side effects of Clonazepam Klonopin? Call your doctor at once if you have: new or worsening seizures; severe drowsiness; weak or shallow breathing; unusual changes in mood or behavior; nightmares, hallucinations; thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself; unusual or involuntary eye movements. Common side effects may include: drowsiness, dizziness; feeling tired or depressed; memory problems; or problems with walking or coordination.
Interactions What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Clonazepam Klonopin? This can lead to overdose and even death—particularly when other substances are used at the same time, such as opioids or alcohol.
There is also risk of physical and psychological dependence when you are taking Klonopin. Taking the medication daily for longer than two weeks increases your risk of developing physical dependence.
Stopping Klonopin suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms , such as seizures, which can be life-threatening. If you want to reduce or stop your dose, talk to your doctor. They can guide you to slowly take less of the medication over time, an approach known as tapering. Never stop taking Klonopin abruptly without talking to your doctor, even if you are experiencing side effects. People who are older might be more likely to experience medication side effects, including those that commonly occur with benzodiazepine use.
Older people have also had increased risks of falling and negative cognitive effects. When you start taking Klonopin, avoid activities that could be dangerous to you or others until you have adjusted to the medication. Wait until you know how you feel taking it and how it affects your body before you:.
There are several types, or classes, of prescription drugs that should be used with significant caution when combined with Klonopin. These include:. Several specific prescription medications are known to interact with Klonopin. These medications can change how much Klonopin is in your body as well as how well the drug works.
Medications that may increase the levels and effects of Klonopin include:. Medications that may decrease the levels and effects of Klonopin include:. Some people with social anxiety disorder also take an antidepressant.
The effects of Klonopin may be intensified if they are combined with other drugs or alcohol. Make sure that you tell your doctor about all the medications you take as well as any substances you use—including any over-the-counter products, herbal remedies, and supplements.
Over-the-counter OTC medicines or herbal supplements or remedies could interact with Klonopin. Examples include:. Also, grapefruit juice may pose a risk. Grapefruit contains compounds that can change how certain medications work. You might not have to give it up completely, but your doctor might advise you to limit how much you have.
Check in with them to see if you should avoid it while taking Klonopin. If you have medication that you do not need, make sure you know how to dispose of it properly. Prescription medications cannot necessarily be tossed in your trash or flushed down the drain.
When medications are disposed of improperly, they can harm people, animals, and the environment. For example, drugs that are flushed down the toilet end up in the local water supply, and when medications are thrown out in the garbage, they could find their way to a person who would be harmed by taking them or end up on the street where they would be sold illegally. To help prevent these outcomes, many hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and other community organizations offer take-back programs for unused or expired medications.
If your doctor has not given you instructions about what to do with unused Klonopin, ask a pharmacist. They can tell you how to properly dispose of your medication. If you are prescribed Klonopin for SAD, your doctor has decided that it has the potential to be a positive part of your treatment plan. If you have any questions or concerns about the medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist. If you don't feel that Klonopin is helping you with your symptoms or you are experiencing intolerable side effects, there are other medications and treatment options you can try.
In addition to medication, your doctor might recommend therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy CBT , during which you work with a therapist to learn how to monitor and alter your thought patterns and behaviors to help you handle situations in a more adaptive way.
Cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to be effective for some people with SAD and other mental health conditions. Learn the best ways to manage stress and negativity in your life. Pharmacotherapy of anxiety disorders: Current and emerging treatment options.
Front Psychiatry. Cleveland Clinic. Anxiety disorders. Reviewed December 17, American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Fifth Edition. American Psychiatric Association; National Library of Medicine. Updated November 15, It is important to discuss this with your doctor and caregivers.
Typically, your healthcare provider will limit the number of doses you should take in one day. Your health care provider will determine the dose and method of taking the medication that is right for you based upon your response. Clonazepam oral disintegrating tablets must remain in their original packaging. Open the package with clean dry hands before each dose.
Do not try to put tablets in a pillbox if you take the orally disintegrating tablets. Take the tablets right away, do not store for later use. Clonazepam oral disintegrating tablets will dissolve in your mouth within seconds and can be swallowed with or without liquid. You may also ask a family member or a friend to remind you or check in with you to be sure you are taking your medication.
If you miss a dose of clonazepam, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is closer to the time of your next dose. Discuss this with your healthcare provider. Do not double your next dose or take more than what is prescribed. Avoid drinking alcohol and using illegal drugs while you are taking clonazepam.
They may decrease the benefits e. Alcohol increases the risk of accidental overdose with medications like clonazepam. If an overdose occurs call your doctor or You may need urgent medical care. You may also contact the poison control center at A specific treatment to reverse the effects of clonazepam does exist.
This medicine, called flumazenil, can reverse the effects of clonazepam but must be given through an IV at a hospital. Only a doctor can decide if you need this medication.
If you experience these side effects after starting clonazepam they will often improve over the first week or two as you continue to take the medication. Clonazepam is a safe and effective medication when used as directed. Physical dependence may develop after 2 or more weeks of daily use. The risk of withdrawal reactions when stopping therapy with clonazepam is increased with prolonged us of the medication.
Clonazepam may cause drowsiness, so caution should be used when combining it with other medications that cause drowsiness. These could include:. When starting clonazepam, anxiety or insomnia may improve rapidly or over a period of days or within hours of the first dose of medication. The FDA has found that benzodiazepine drugs, such as clonazepam, when used in combination with opioid medications or other sedating medications can result in serious adverse reactions including slowed or difficult breathing and death.
Patients taking opioids with benzodiazepines, other sedating medications, or alcohol, and caregivers of these patients, should seek immediate medical attention if that start to experience unusual dizziness or lightheadedness, extreme sleepiness, slow or difficulty breathing, or unresponsiveness. As a benzodiazepine, clonazepam comes with the risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction to the medication.
Physical dependence to clonazepam can occur with prolonged use of the medication. A withdrawal reaction may occur when stopping clonazepam, but this risk can be reduced by slowly reducing the dose of clonazepam when stopping. Do not stop taking clonazepam abruptly, and do not make any changes to therapy without consulting your health care provider. Last Updated: January
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