What is Klonopin?
clonazepam vs diazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). It is thought that benzodiazepines work by enhancing the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.
Klonopin is used to treat certain seizure disorders (including absence seizures or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome) in adults and children.
Klonopin is also used to treat panic disorder (including agoraphobia) in adults
Before taking this medicine
You should not take Klonopin if you have:
- narrow-angle glaucoma;
- severe liver disease; or
- a history of allergic reaction to any benzodiazepine (clonazepam, alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam, Valium, Xanax, Versed, and others).
To make sure Klonopin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- kidney or liver disease;
- breathing problems;
- depression, mood problems, or suicidal thoughts or behavior; or
- porphyria (a genetic enzyme disorder that causes symptoms affecting the skin or nervous system).
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking Klonopin. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Your family or caregivers should also watch for sudden changes in your behavior.
How should I take Klonopin?clonazepam vs diazepam
Take Klonopin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Never use Klonopin in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to use more of this medicine.
Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. MISUSE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
Swallow the tablet whole, with a full glass of water.
Clonazepam doses are based on weight in children and teenagers. Your child’s dose may change if the child gains or loses weight.
Your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis.
Call your doctor if this medicine seems to stop working as well in treating your seizures or panic attacks.
Do not stop using Klonopin without asking your doctor. You may have life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if you stop using the medicine suddenly after long-term use.
