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A 34-year-old male asked:

Had 2mg of ativan injected at er today at 9am for major panic attack ... have prescription for klonopin (clonazepam) 0.5mg ... is it ok to take one now before bed?

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 27 years experience

Usually yes: However, it can be very sedating - so don't do anything dangerous. Don't mix with alcohol. Just going to bed is ok.

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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered

Rheumatology 50 years experience

Yes!: The time passed is ok to take 0.5 of clonazepam!

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I experienced episodes of derealization/depersonalization years ago when taking klonopin (clonazepam). Would like to now take ativan. Will same thing occur?

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Took 100mg tramadol for dry socket. Now having a panic attack. Is it safe to take my Klonopin (clonazepam)? 1mg..both prescribed. One by doc. One by dentist.

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A 34-year-old female asked:

I took my last 0.5mg klonopin at noon today. My dr is now prescribing me 1mg ativan instead. How long should i wait before taking the ativan?

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