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Hi i am having problem trying to sleep and maintaining sleep. clonazepam is newly prescribed to me but it causes suicidal tendencies.what should i do?

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Stop the klonopin (clonazepam) !: Ask your doctor about other options. Melatonin , alprazolam , Ambien, (zolpidem) trazadone, tryptophan

Answered 1/16/2015

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A member asked:

Hi i am having problem trying to sleep and maintaining sleep. clonazepam is newly prescribed to me but it causes suicidal tendencies.what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

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