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I take klonopin (clonazepam) and have started taking 0.5 but have felt no sedation. what is the regular dosage range and when does it start to be sedative?

Q: i take klonopin (clonazepam) and have started taking 0.5 but have felt no sedation. what is the regular dosage range and when does it start to be sedative?

Everyone is unique: Usually for sedation &amp; restless leg syndrome 1-2 mg at bedtime. Slow metabolizers may feel sedated on 0.25 mg --rapid metabolizers &amp; tolerant pts may require more than 2 mg

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Dr. Douglas Bey answered

Everyone is unique: Usually for sedation & restless leg syndrome 1-2 mg at bedtime. Slow metabolizers may feel sedated on 0.25 mg --rapid metabolizers & tolerant pts may require more than 2 mg

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/11/2016

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A member asked:

I take klonopin (clonazepam) and have started taking 0.5 but have felt no sedation. what is the regular dosage range and when does it start to be sedative?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Bey answered

Dr Altman agreed

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