When Is It Prescribed?
Klonopin (clonazepam) is prescribed to treat:
This medication may also be prescribed for purposes other than what’s listed above.
When Will My Medication Start to Work?
You should start feeling the effects of Klonopin (clonazepam) within one to two hours. The time it takes to experience the full effects of of this medication depends on dosage and varies from person to person.
Are There Any Drug Interactions?
Always follow your prescribing doctor's or therapist's recommendations on how to take your medication and let them know if you are taking any other prescription medications, herbal remedies, vitamins, and/or over-the-counter medications.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Issues
If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, discuss the potential risks of this or any medication with your doctor or therapist.
Other Important Information and Precautions
Do not stop taking this drug abruptly since this could cause psychological and physical withdrawal symptoms. Do not take this drug if you have liver disease, are sensitive to benzodiazepines, or have acute angle-closure glaucoma.
In addition to the information listed above, there may be other important issues or precautions related to this medication. For further information, you can ask your prescribing doctor or therapist.
Side-Effect Information
Only some people will experience side-effects -- and no one experiences themin exactly the same way. If you should experience any side-effects, contact your doctor or therapist right away and continue taking your medication until otherwise advised. The following list may not contain all of the side-effects associated with this medication:
| Most
common Side-Effects |
drowsiness, ataxia,
behavioral disturbances |
| Infrequent
Side-Effects |
tremor, confusion,
abnormal eye movements, constipation, nausea, diarrhea,
rash |
| Risks |
thrombocytopenia,
respiratory depression |
Side-effects and risks other than those listed above may also occur. Talk to your prescribing doctor or therapist about any potential or existing side-effects that you’re concerned about.
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