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A member asked:

I know klonopin (clonazepam) is for anxiety, but can it also make you depressed?

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Yes: It can depress the central nervous system.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/4/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Klonopin (clonazepam): Some depressed patients given Klonopin (clonazepam) have reported feeling more depressed and lacking energy.

Dr Nguyen and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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