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Klonopin (clonazepam) 0.5mg- i was prescribed this for insomnia. can i take it as needed for 1 or 2 days when insomnia gets bad without risk of habit forming?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

How was it : Prescribed for you? I don't know how often your insomnia gets's bad. Can't provide guarantees. However, infrequent use lessens chance over consistent use.

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Answered 4/7/2016

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