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I have been prescribed lexapro (escitalopram) 20 mg in the morning. clonazepam 2mg twice daily for anxiety and hydroxyzine 50 mg as needed. how far apart should i take the clonazepam?
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Lasts 8 hours: Clonazepam is a long acting benzodiazepine. It can last 8 hours so spacing out time frame will not really change much.
Answered 1/27/2021
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Clonazepam is long..: ...acting, so the timing doesn't need to be exact, but try to take them as close to every 12 hours as feasible. Keep in mind that both Clonazepam & hydroxyzine are sedating, so avoid taking the hydroxyzine if you're doing something (like driving) that requires you to be alert & attentive. Hope this info helps you. Dr. Anne
Answered 9/17/2015
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