Question 1

can one get used to the amount of buspirion and need an increase?  recently i've had to take more clonazapam to get through my day.

Accepted Answer

Dose increase: It is not unusual for people to need a dose increase after some time.  Having said that, not everyone finds buspirone effective, even at the max dose. The max total daily dose of buspirone is 60mg  (divided into 2 or 3 doses), but most people end up taking 20-30mg / day. Please do speak with your prescribing physician to see if and how your dose should be adjusted.

Question 2

what should be avoided while taking clonazepam?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol & opiates: I.E. Pain killers, they are dangerous to be taken in combination with benzodiazepine. Take Clonazepam as prescribed by your doc. Take you.

Question 3

can clonazapam affect memory?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As a benzodiazepine, Clonazepam can cause psychiatric effects such as hallucinations and changes to short term memory, up to and including amnesia.

Question 4

can you take clonazepam daily?

Accepted Answer

Only if directed so: It can be if the prescribing physician directs you to take it daily. However, long term daily use of this medication puts you at risk for becoming dependent on it and it does have significant side effects.

Question 5

half life of .5mg of clonazepam??

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30 to 40 h.: Clonazepam half-life is 30 to 40 h.

Question 6

how can i stop taking clonazepam?

Accepted Answer

Slowly : Depending on how long you have been taking this medication and how high of a dose you are taking, patients should taper off of this medication slowly. Your doctor can discuss with you a schedule that will allow you to safely come off of this medication. Stopping this medication abruptly could lead to some fairly serious consequences.

Question 7

can you tell me about clonazepam?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepine: Clonazepam (klonopin) is in the benzodiazepine class of medications.  It is used most often for anxiety or seizures.  Taken usually 2-3x/d.
Hope this helps.

Question 8

is clonopin the same as clonazepam?

Accepted Answer

YES!!: Klonopin (clonazepam) is the brand name for Clonazepam and it is a benzodiazepine. In other words a sedative / hypnotic medication used for anxiety and muscle relaxation.

Question 9

what does klonopin (clonazepam) do?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepine: Klonopin (clonazepam) is a benzodiazepine, the same class of medication as Valium (diazepam), Ativan (lorazepam), Xanax (alprazolam), Restoril (temazepam), versed (midazolam) and others.  It is fda approved for the treatment of seizure disorder (epilepsy) and panic disorder.  Has other uses having to do with neurologic or psychiatric problems.Is a controlled substance due to addictive potential.

Question 10

what  should i know about clonazepam?

Accepted Answer

The following:: Clonazepam is  a benzodiazepine.It's trade name is klonopin (clonazepam). Clonazepam is an antianxiety medication & also a muscle relaxant, has anti seizure properties, used for alcohol withdrawal &  as a hypnotic and for rls.Mainly used for panic attacks. Risks include dependence, addiction, sedation, serious withdrawal sxs., cognitive , balance/coordination & sexual problems. Do not use with another sedative.

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