Question 1

had 2mg of ativan injected at er today at 9am for major panic attack ... have prescription for klonopin (clonazepam) 0.5mg ... is it ok to take one now before bed?

Accepted Answer

Usually yes: However, it can be very sedating - so don't  do anything dangerous. Don't mix with alcohol. Just going to bed is ok.

Question 2

what is the medicine clonazepam used for?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: It can be used for a variety of anxiety disorders, such as being worried excessively all of the time or spikes of anxiety called panic attacks. Clonazepam is a powerful benzodiazepine which are a class medications that should generally be used in the short-term (4-6 weeks) until other medications or therapy start working. Other meds in this class are alprazolam and lorazepam.

Question 3

please describe the medication: clonazepam?

Accepted Answer

Long acting: It's long acting  benzo helps anxiety even absence seizure panic disorder. Leg movement also have risk is abuse and dependence.

Question 4

what could happen if you overdosed on klonopin (clonazepam)?

Accepted Answer

Klonopin (clonazepam): Is medical emergency that needs supportive tx in er. There is extreme sedation, confusion, loss of consciousness, slowing of metabolic activities & heart, coma & death if not resuscitated.

Question 5

clonazepam side effects?

Accepted Answer

Drowsiness: Clonazepam is a benzodiazapine.  It can cause sleepiness, drowsiness.  Be carefull
taking alcohol and this med.

Question 6

can clonazepam cause headaches?

Accepted Answer

Maybe?: I give Klonopin (clonazepam) frequently but never seen a patient complain of headaches. Try stopping(gradually, never cold-turkey) and see if the headaches subside.

Question 7

does clonazepam have sulfa in it?

Accepted Answer

No: No. Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) has sulfa in it.

Question 8

can you take plan b and clonazepam?

Accepted Answer

Interaction: There dies not appear any interaction between planB and clonazepam

Question 9

is clonazepam a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine.  It has a serious potential for abuse if misused.  This is why it is closely regulated.

Question 10

what are the side effects of clonazepam?

Accepted Answer

SE's: Clonazepam: Clonazepam is part of the benzodiazepine group of medications. These are sedatives and anti-anxiety medications. Benzo's (as they are known) are very addictive. They cause calmness and sedation.

It is very hard to break a benzo addiction.

So, please use this drug sparingly and very carefully.

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