Klonopin

Klonopin (clonazepam) is a highly effective benzodiazepine medication that can be used to treat panic disorder and seizure disorders, as well as anxiety. You are not supposed to start taking Klonopin if you have a history of an allergic reaction to alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam, chlordiazepoxide, oxazepam, or clorazepate. Your health care provider needs to know if you have a history of depression, kidney or liver disease, suicidal thoughts, glaucoma, breathing problems, or addiction to drugs or alcohol (as these factors can affect the dose you will be prescribed), as well as about any medications you are already taking or planning to take while on Klonopin, including barbiturates, MAO inhibitors, propantheline, antidepressants, antifungal medications, or medicines to treat psychiatric disorders. You will be supposed to take Klonopin from one to three times a day – everything depends on the instructions your doctor will provide. The following side effects are possible: drowsiness, loss of appetite, runny or stuffy nose, dry mouth, skin rash, diarrhea, lack of balance, blurred vision, constipation, drooling, headache, dizziness, memory problems, insomnia, muscle weakness, weight changes, and slurred speech. Unless they change in intensity or get bothersome, there is no need to tell your health care provider about them.