Klonopin (Clonazepam)

Brand Names

Antelepsin, Antilepsin, Cloazepam, Clonopin, Iktorivil, Klonopin

What is Klonopin (Clonazepam)

Klonopin (Clonazepam) is a sedative medication in the benzodiazepine group. This group also includes diazepam, alprazolam, Ativan, flurazepam, and other medicine. Klonopin (Clonazepam) and other benzodiazepines increase the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid in the brain. Clonazepam also is taken to avert defined types of seizures.

Side effects of Klonopin (Clonazepam)

Thereу are common side effects from Klonopin (Clonazepam) such as:

• tiredness;
• weakness;
• upset stomach;
• dry mouth;
• drowsiness;
• dizziness;
• diarrhea;
• appetite changes;

There are serious side effects while using Klonopin such as:

• confusion, some hallucinations, not ordinal thoughts and unusual behavior;
• hyperactivity, aggressive;
• uncommon eye movements;
• weak or shallow breathing;
• depressed feelings, thinking about suicide or harm yourself;

Indication

Clonazepam (Klonopin) is healthy to use alone or as addition in the treatment of the Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, akinetic and myoclonic seizures. Patients who have absence seizures clonazepam may be useful.

Precautions

• There is some risk of the long-term use of clonazepam in pediatric patients. It is important to know because usage of clonazepam effects on childhood physical or mental development.
• Do not use Klonopin during pregnancy cos it may provoke different side effects to the unborn baby. Consult your doctor.
• Consult with your doctor if you have allergy to Klonopin, aspirin, tartrazine.
• If patient have several types of seizures, this medicine may raise the possibility epilepsy. Tell your doctor about it.
• Consult with your physician if you are using other medications combined with Klonopin.
• Breastfeeding - Mothers who are using Klonopin while breast-feeding, consult with your doctor.
• Avoid alcohol during using Klonopin.
• Klonopin block the nervous system. Do not drink.

Dosage forms

If you have Panic Disorder

• For adults the usual starting dose is 0.25 mg twice a day. If necessary your doctor can increase your dose.

If you have Seizures

• For adults: The usual starting dose is 1.5 mg per day divided into three doses. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed until seizures are controlled.
• For children: Your doctor will prescribe the proper dose for your child.