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Can you take klonopin or benzodiazepines if you have blood sugar or insulin resistance problems?

Q: can you take klonopin or benzodiazepines if you have blood sugar or insulin resistance problems?

: Yes, you can but benzodiazepines Do you run the risk of causing confusion mental fogginess sleepiness in ability to perform complex tasks such as driving a car or operating machinery. Especially important, would be the combination of Klonopin and a low blood sugar which could severely aggravate both conditions.

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Dr. Mark Roberts answered

Yes, you can but benzodiazepines Do you run the risk of causing confusion mental fogginess sleepiness in ability to perform complex tasks such as driving a car or operating machinery. Especially important, would be the combination of Klonopin and a low blood sugar which could severely aggravate both conditions.

Dr Amico Sr agreed

Answered 10/8/2022

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Can you take klonopin or benzodiazepines if you have blood sugar or insulin resistance problems?

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Dr. Mark Roberts answered

Dr Amico Sr agreed

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