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Does klonopin (clonazepam) help in relieving sleep apnea?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Clonazepam may cause the opposite, inducing or worsening sleep apnea, definitely not an option for treatment of sleep apnea.

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/5/2021

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Use of clonazepam in presence of sleep apnea is a dangerous and harmful idea. The end result could be persistent apnea and hypoxia at best, but death is also a risk. Do NOT consider this approach.

Dr Ferranti agreed

Answered 4/3/2021

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