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EspañolKlonopin overview
BRAND NAMES:
KlonoPIN
Generic Names:
Clonazepam
Uses:
Treats seizures and panic disorder.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antianxiety, Anticonvulsant
Forms:
Tablet, Dissolving Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Klonopin used for?
Clonazepam is a medication used to treat seizures, panic disorder, and certain movement disorders. Clonazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines. Clonazepam is a generic medication also sold under the trade name Klonopin which is produced by Genentech. In the treatment of seizures and anxiety disorder, clonazepam is relatively common.
What form(s) does Klonopin come in
Tablet
Dissolving Tablet
Common Klonopin prescriptions
KlonoPIN
0.5mg tabletKlonoPIN
1mg tabletKlonoPIN
2mg tablet
How to take Klonopin
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Disintegrating tablet: Dry your hands before you handle the tablet. Place the tablet on your tongue and let it dissolve.
Tablet: Swallow whole with water.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Tablet: Swallow whole with water.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Disintegrating tablet: Dry your hands before you handle the tablet. Place the tablet on your tongue and let it dissolve.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Klonopin contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to clonazepam or similar medicines, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Klonopin warnings
It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, glaucoma, lung disease or breathing problems, porphyria, or a history of drug or alcohol abuse, depression, or mental health problems.
This medicine can increase thoughts of suicide. Tell your doctor right away if you start to feel depressed and have thoughts about hurting yourself.
This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Klonopin interactions
Some medicines can affect how clonazepam works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoinMedicine to treat depression or mental health problems, including MAO inhibitorsMedicine to treat fungal infectionsPhenothiazine medicine
Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.
This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Klonopin side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Confusion, memory problems
Extreme drowsiness, tiredness, or weakness, slow heartbeat, problems with coordination or walking
Depression, unusual moods or behavior, thoughts of hurting yourself
Worsening seizures
Less Serious Side Effects
Increased saliva
Cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat