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I'm rx'd10mg clonazepam x2/daily for seizures & anxiety - i've taken the medicine for 10+ years & it works great. exc rapport w dr & therapist. safe?
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Not really: You shouldn't take klonipin for seizures, if that is what your are having. Klonipin is used for anxiety and panic attacks. For seizures, it can stop working and is highly addictive.
Answered 5/16/2016
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