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For my fragmented sleep pdoc offered 1mg of clonazepam, or 25mg of chlorpromazine? which one is less dangerous short term (month or two of use) ?

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Dr. Colin Sanner answered

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Safe or efficacious?: Sleep hygiene is the most essential element to sound, restful sleep. For short-term use, 25mg of Chlorpromazine is a small dose--that's probably less dangerous. Clonazepam 1mg is more likely to help with fragmented sleep, but just 1 month seems a short trial. Either way, good luck!

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Answered 5/8/2016

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A member asked:

For my fragmented sleep pdoc offered 1mg of clonazepam, or 25mg of chlorpromazine? which one is less dangerous short term (month or two of use) ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Colin Sanner answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

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