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A 24-year-old male asked:

Is 1-2 mg of klonopin (clonazepam) an okay dose for someone with sleep trouble? prescribed for no more than 3 weeks. will it help? now i just feel dizzy not sleepy

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Dr. Alan Alianswered

Psychiatry 34 years experience

Klonopin (clonazepam): It is an anxiolytic, not a hypnotic. Talk to your doctor about other options such as Melatonin, Seroquel dose adjustment, Ambien, (zolpidem) Sleep hygiene.

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