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Can benzodiapemes (clonazepam) weaken the immune system?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: It doesn't affect your immune system, as it isn't an immuosuppressant

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/30/2016

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No: Clonazepam and other benzodiazepines have no direct action on the immune system.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/30/2016

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Why are there psychiatrists who prescribe benzodiazepines like CLONAZEPAM long term? It is said in literature that it should be for short term only. But some psychiatrists have been prescribing them for decades. Why? Is it still safe?

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I take .25mg of clonazepam for about a year. I was on a full mg but have been tapering off for about 6 mo. Anyway, can I eat grapefruit with this medication since Im on a low dose? I read some benzodiazepines interact while others dont?

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Why are there psychiatrists who prescribe benzodiazepines like CLONAZEPAM to their patients long term? Aren't they aware of the addictive quality of CLONAZEPAM? They are doctors. Why do they prescribe benzodiazepines to be taken for life????

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I've pretty much grown immune to Zoloft (sertraline) and i also take a benzo(klonopin) i hit the gym 6 days p/wk. Is it safe to take creatine monohydrate?

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Is it dangerous to combine TRAMADOL with a benzodiazepine like CLONAZEPAM?

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