A 35-year-old male asked:
are there permanent effects of short-term (1 month) prescribed use of benzos like klonopin (clonazepam)?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered
38 years experience Addiction Medicine
Probably not: if used for a short period only but long term use may result in dependence or addiction.
Answered on May 22, 2015
Dr. Alan Ali answered
32 years experience Psychiatry
Klonopin (clonazepam) effects: If tolerated well so far, not likely.
Answered on May 22, 2015
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