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Klonopin

Klonopin



USES: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders. It may also be used in the treatment of certain mood or movement disorders.


 
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Klonopin

Uses
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders. It may also be used in the treatment of certain mood or movement disorders.
Notes
  • Laboratory tests may be done periodically while taking this medication to monitor the effects.
  • See your doctor regularly.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.


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How To Use
  • Take this medication exactly as prescribed.
  • Try to take it at the same time each day so you get in the habit of taking it.
  • This medication may be taken with or without meals.
  • However, if stomach upset occurs, take it with food.
  • Use this medication exactly as directed by your doctor.
  • Do not increase your dose, use it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming.
  • Also, if used for an extended period, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor's approval.
  • Over time, this drug may not work as well.
  • Consult your doctor if this medication stops working well.

Side Effects
  • Indigestion, change in appetite, nausea, seizures, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, tiredness or weakness may occur.
  • Mood changes, sleeplessness, excessive hair growth or loss of hair, blurred vision, dry mouth, sore gums, increased sex drive, muscle pain, and weight changes may also occur.
  • If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
  • Notify your doctor if you develop, double vision, unusual eye movements, severe weakness, increased salivation, hallucinations, loss of coordination, a rapid or pounding heartbeat or difficulty speaking.
  • In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of liver disease, kidney disease, glaucoma, lung disease, breathing disorders and of any allergies you may have.
  • Because this medication may cause drowsiness, dizziness and/or blurred vision, use caution operating machinery such as driving.
  • Clonazepam is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
  • Consult your doctor before using it.
  • This drug is excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
  • Consult your doctor before you breast feed.

Missed Dose
  • Try to take each dose at the scheduled time.
  • If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of cimetidine, disulfiram, narcotic pain relievers, sedatives, certain antidepressants (e.g., nefazodone and "SSRIs" such as fluoxetine) and of all medications used for seizures.
  • Limit alcohol intake while taking this medication because excessive drowsiness may occur.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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User Medicine Opinions for Klonopin
Overall: 1 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 36
Time Taken: 5 months

Reason: RLS/PLMD Date: 21 June 2007
Side Effects
Periodic Amnesia that increased as time went on, confusion, blurred vision, Muscle Pain, Left Sided numbness and weakness, pneumonia... plus plus plus

Additional Thoughts
My dr put me on 5 to 10mg per night right from the start, I was on it for approximately 4 to 5 months before a friend showed up at my drs appt to tell him what was happening to me. I was sure I was losing my mind and afraid to tell them what was happening. They discontinued my klonopin on the spot and eventually all those symptoms went away it took months!! I don't recall having any withdrawl symptoms but I may have as I had never been on many meds before!

Overall: 4 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 18
Time Taken: 1 days

Reason: anxiety and panic attacks Date: 21 June 2007
Side Effects
( .25Mg during the day...and .5 for bedtime) After 45 min of taking it I felt really foggy and a little lightheaded but my head felt heavy...I didnt feel tired though.

Additional Thoughts
After 30 min of me feeing droopy...I FELT GREAT!!! I didnt feel tired at all! I didnt feel anything but a happyness excited feeling! I like this pill I shouldve taken it a month ago...It did make me feel calmer and careless of what made me anxious before! I didnt feel any fatigue or confusion or foggy mind...I could talk straight I had no side effects! This is a great pill!! I know its different for everyone, But deff. Try this med at least once!

Overall: 4 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 25
Time Taken: 4 months

Reason: Teeth grinding, anxiety Date: 28 June 2007
Side Effects
None, a little sleepiness, but nothing ground breaking

Additional Thoughts
Started taking it for anxiety and a chemically induced teeth grinding problem from an antidepressant. It works great. It helps with the teeth grinding, and I take a very low dose of it. I don't abuse it. Abuse it, and your asking for problems. I don't see a problem with addiction (I was in a situation where I was without it for 4 days, and I was fine).

Overall: 5 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 37
Time Taken: 4 months

Reason: Severe anxiety and sleeplessness Date: 28 June 2007
Side Effects
I experienced NO side effects at all.

Additional Thoughts
I have been taking Klonopin twice per day (once in the AM and once in the PM). My prescription is for .5 mg and I take one pill or 1 1/2 pills depending on whether or not I need it. Perhaps I just have an extremely non-addictive personality, but this drug has been in no way addictive. I feel better than ever, as my crippling anxiety has disappeared and I sleep very well. I do not get a "high" from the pill nor do I ever experience problems. I drive daily and experienced no dizziness or ill effects. This was the only drug that worked for me after several others failed. Please give it a try before discounting it altogether.

Overall: 4 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 34
Time Taken: 4 years

Reason: constant anxiety Date: 9 July 2007
Side Effects
fatigue, massive weight gain, loss of interest in things I used to enjoy doing or creating, dependancy

Additional Thoughts
I came here most curious about WEIGHT. I began taking this medication for chronic anxiety and worry that left me unable to function as a result of a diagnosis my 3 year-old son received almost 4 years ago (and I still am having panic spikes along with constant anxiety regarding the situation...). After trying every pill known to mankind, I ended up on a combination of Seroquel and Klonopin. Then I realized that in less than 2 years I had gone (with no changes in diet...) from my life-time "normal weight" of 125-130 pounds to *GASP* 205 pounds. I was horrified. I stopped the Seroquel (mainly because I was told THAT was responsible for the weight gain, and also because it was primarily for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and I felt I had pretty much gotten over that "dwelling" stage of my son's diagnosis...even the panic still creeps and anxiety is always lurking daily...). However, I have had a devil of a time losing weight even after being off the Seroquel. I a

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