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clonazepam

Clonazepam is recommended in treating all forms of epilepsy (brain disorder).

Contradications

Clonazepam should be avoided in patients with acute pulmonary insufficiency , respiratory depression (decreased breathing) , sleep apnea (sleep disorder in which breathing is interrupted).

Side effects

Patients using clonazepam may at times experience fatigue, muscle weakness, dizziness, and light headaches. If you experience any of these symptoms for a long period of time, please consult your doctor.

FAQs

What are the uses of Clonazepam?

This medication is used for treating and preventing seizures. It can also be used to treat panic attacks.

How to take Clonazepam?

Use it as prescribed by your health care provider. Overuse of medicine may lead to addiction and effectiveness may decrease. The dosage of this medicine is dependent on the age, condition and its severity, and weight (for children).

How to store Clonazepam?

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Does this medicine have a lot of side effects?

This medicine does not have serious significant side effects if used according to the dose prescribed by your doctor. But make sure you do not abuse or over use the medicine. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.

What are the precautions for taking Clonazepam?

• May make you dizzy therefore avoid tasks requiring alertness (e.g. driving) immediately after taking this medicine • Using this with opioid medicines may lead to aggravated side effects and prove to be fatal

Does Clonazepam have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine. This medicine should not be used by lactating mothers as it may have undesirable effects on nursing infant. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.