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Is it okay to take klonopin (clonazepam) on an as needed basis? my doctor talked like i should take it when i am having anxiety, but the label says 1 at bedtime.

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: yes An occasional use of klonopin (clonazepam) is OK it's worse if you take it for a long period of time and then you stopped suddenly so an occasional pill here and there for anxiety is ok

Answered 7/30/2014

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A member asked:

Is it okay to take klonopin (clonazepam) on an as needed basis? my doctor talked like i should take it when i am having anxiety, but the label says 1 at bedtime.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

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