Clonazepam, also known as Klonopin, is a drug that is used to prevent and treat epilepsy, panic attacks, and the movement disorder akathisia. It belongs to the benzodiazepine class of tranquilizers. It is taken orally. The effects start after one hour and last for six to twelve hours.
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Do not offer this drug to someone else. To track your progress or check for side effects, laboratory and/or medical tests (such as liver function tests, full blood count) should be conducted on a regular basis. For more facts, speak to your doctor.
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing call a poison control center right away.
If you forget to take a dose, do so as soon as you recall. If the next dose is coming, skip the skipped dose. Take the next dose at the same time every day. To catch up, do not double the dose.
Store away from light and moisture at room temperature. Keep out of the washroom. Both drugs should be kept out of sight of children and pets
| Clonazepam | Lorazepam | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand name | Klonopin | Ativan |
| Drug class | Benzodiazepine | Benzodiazepine |
| Generic version | available | available |
| Forms available | Oral tablet | Oral tablet Injection |
| Standard dosage | Depending on your doctor's advice, take 0.25 mg twice a day. | Depending on your doctor's recommendation, take 1 mg twice a day. |
| Uses | Panic disorder affects people aged 18 and up. Adults and children up to the age of ten have seizures. |
Adults and children aged 12 and up who are anxious |
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Book an AppointmentA benzodiazepine is clonazepam. It's approved for panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia) and certain types of seizure disorders. Benzodiazepines, on the other hand, are widely used to treat insomnia and alcohol withdrawal.
Benzodiazepines like Klonopin (clonazepam) and Xanax (alprazolam) are used to treat anxiety disorders. Seizure disorders are also treated with Klonopin. Panic attacks are also treated with Xanax.
The maximum daily dose is usually not more than 4 mg. Adults should take 0.5 mg three times a day for seizures. Until the seizures are under control, a doctor can increase the dosage by 0.5 mg to 1 mg increments. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 20 mg.
People with liver problems, severe liver disease, sleep apnea, susceptible to breathing fluid into the lungs should not take this medication.
Clonazepam takes between 20 and 60 minutes to begin working. Clonazepam's peak effects take 1-4 hours to reach.
Clonazepam is used in the treatment of depression that is resistant to treatment and/or has lasted a long time, as well as to speed up the response to conventional antidepressants.
It is typically taken one to three times daily, with or without food. Clonazepam should be taken at the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and if there is anything you don't understand, ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain it to you.
Clonazepam significantly reduced BP fluctuations in 82.0 percent of patients with LHE: the systolic BP fluctuation range was reduced by two times, and the diastolic BP fluctuation range was reduced by 1.6.
Clonazepam is thought to increase the amount of GABA in the brain, which helps to lower heart rate and blood pressure while also calming emotional disturbances.
