| What is Klonopin?
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Klonopin is used to treat convulsive disorders and panic disorder. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Klonopin?
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Less common or rare Klonopin side effects in seizure disorders may include
abnormal eye movements, anemia, bed wetting, chest congestion, coated tongue, coma, confusion, constipation, dehydration, depression, diarrhea, double vision, dry mouth, excess hair, fever, fluttery or throbbing heartbeat, "glassy-eyed" appearance, hair loss, hallucinations, headache, inability to fall or stay asleep, inability to urinate, increased sex drive, involuntary rapid movement of the eyeballs, loss of or increased appetite, loss of voice, memory loss, muscle and bone pain, muscle weakness, nausea, nighttime urination, painful or difficult urination, partial paralysis, runny nose, shortness of breath, skin rash, slowed breathing, slurred speech, sore gums, speech difficulties, stomach inflammation, swelling of ankles and face, tremor, uncontrolled body movement or twitching, vertigo,
and weight loss or gain. If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Klonopin can also cause aggressive behavior, agitation, anxiety, excitability, hostility, irritability, nervousness, nightmares, sleep disturbances, and vivid dreams.
More common Klonopin side effects in panic disorder may include allergic reaction, constipation, coordination problems, depression, dizziness, fatigue, inflamed sinuses or nasal passages, flu, memory problems, menstrual problems, nervousness, reduced thinking ability, respiratory infection, sleepiness,
and speech problems. Less common or rare Klonopin side effects in panic disorder may
include abdominal pain/discomfort, abnormal hunger, acne, aggressive reaction, anxiety, apathy, asthma attack, bleeding from the skin, blood clots, bronchitis, burning sensation, changes in appetite, changes in sex drive, confusion, coughing, difficulty breathing, dizziness when standing, ear problems, emotional changeability, excessive dreaming, excitement, fever, flushing, fluttery or throbbing heartbeat, frequent bowel movements, gas, general feeling of illness,
gout, hair loss, hemorrhoids, hoarseness, increased salivation, indigestion,
infections, inflamed stomach and intestines, lack of attention, lack of sensation, leg cramps, loss of taste, male sexual problems, migraine, motion sickness, muscle pain/cramps, nightmares, nosebleed,
overactivity, pain, paralysis, pneumonia, shivering, skin problems, sleep problems, sneezing, sore throat, swelling with fluid retention, swollen knees, thick tongue, thirst, tingling/pins and needles, tooth problems, tremor, twitching, upset stomach, urinary problems, vertigo, vision problems, weight gain or loss,
and yawning. |
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| How is Klonopin taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Klonopin provided by your doctor. If you are taking it for panic disorder and you find it makes you sleepy, your doctor may recommend a single dose at bedtime.
If you miss a dose and it is within an hour after the missed time, take the dose as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until later, skip the dose and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Klonopin with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Klonopin. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Klonopin with
antianxiety drugs, antidepressant drugs, barbiturates, carbamazepine,
major tranquilizers, narcotic pain relievers, oral antifungal drugs, other anticonvulsants,
or sedatives. |
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| How should I store Klonopin?
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Store Klonopin at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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