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Klonopin is a long-acting benzodiazepine which is a kind of sleep-inducing drug (anti-anxiety drug, psychiatric drug) and a blood pressure drug which is a kind of cardiovascular drug.

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23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Long acting benzodiazepine

Brands

Flumazenil • CLONAM • Rivotril

Generic Drug

Clonazepam

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Confusion
Irritability
Dizziness
Difficulty concentrating
Fatigue
Drowsiness
Loss of strength
Double vision
Low blood pressure
Poor coordination
Loss of coordination
Leaking urine
Incontinence
Disinhibition
Difficulty talking
Rash

Serious

Slow or irregular breathing
Suicidal thoughts
Low blood pressure
Heart palpitations
Drug problems
Enlarged liver
Illegal drug abuse

Treats

Seizure disorder
Condition
Epilepsy
Condition
Panic disorder
Condition

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I take 1mg klonopin daily. I take half twice a day so .5 twice a day by breaking in half. I have a written script for Friday. I didn't realize there was 31 days in October so I'm one day short and tonmorow is thanksgiving. I tried getting a hold of the Do

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How long will 1mg of klonopin (clonazepam) stay in my system?

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How much time does klonopin (clonazepam) stay in your system?

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Is it ok to take a klonopin (clonazepam) that says expired in 2010?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Can long term use of klonopin cause low levels of estrogen in women?

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A 19-year old male asked:

Someone i know took 10 mg of klonopin (clonazepam) in one day. Is this harmful?

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How long does 12mg of klonopin (clonazepam) stay in your system I have a drugtest in a week?

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A 53-year old male asked:

How do Ativan and klonopin compare in as far as their effectiveness....how many hours does each work for?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Im 24 and have been prescribed klonopin for 2 years . I want too know if klonopin affects your levels of estrogen in your body?

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A 49-year old male asked:

Can I taper from Klonopin .5mg daily, safely in 3 months time? Been taking it for a very long time, but Always at a small dose?

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A 26-year old asked:

What time of day should I take cymbalta (duloxetine) when taking hydrocondone all through out the day 3 a day and 2 klonopins in the evening time?

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A 37-year old female asked:

Will taking 1mg klonopin (clonazepam) 2 days in a row and then not on the 3rd day cause withdraw symptoms? I'm trying to take it just a few times a week.

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A 46-year old asked:

What to do if I have been taking klonopins (clonazepam) for about a week due to death in family.i have now stopped.how long til they are out of my system?

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A 27-year old female asked:

If I take 2 mg of Klonopin one day and the very next day take another 2mg how long will it stay in my urine I need to be able to pass a test in 3 weeks. 03/26/2021 is my next test. Havent taken any in 4 years and this is a 1 off?

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A 43-year old female asked:

Whats the highest mg klonopin?

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A female asked:

I took 2.mg lunester 3 hours ago can I take klonopin now?

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A 25-year old female asked:

I ate a grapefruit one hour ago can I take my 0.5 klonopin?

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A 48-year old male asked:

I have a question about stopping klonopin after taking it for two years. ?

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A 23-year old female asked:

Maximum klonopin (clonazepam) doseage in 24 time frame?

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A 30-year old asked:

How long does klonopin (clonazepam) stay in your urine?

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A 38-year old asked:

What are the active ingredients in klonopin (clonazepam)?

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A 49-year old male asked:

Does 2mg of klonopin (clonazepam) build up in your body over time like valium..

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A 22-year old male asked:

How long does klonopin (clonazepam) stay in your urine? I only took one pill 6 and a half days ago.

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A 31-year old female asked:

How does klonopin (clonazepam) differ from Ativan in its intended effects, length of action, dosing frequency?

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A 28-year old male asked:

I was prescribed klonopin (clonazepam). 0.5MG daily for anxiety. Can this drug be taken in a as needed basis and discontinued suddenly?

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A 38-year old female asked:

Have a prescription for Klonopin that is dated 6/20/16. The bottle is mostly full, I use as needed. Will the pills still be affective if used in July?

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A female asked:

I went from taking it to 1 milligram Xanax a day too 2 milligram and I'm wondering when I filled the Klonopin why it was not in the form of bars becau?

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A 44-year old male asked:

On dr. Prescribed klonopin (clonazepam) taper. On last cut of .25mg x 1. Exp. Moderate w/d symptoms. Supposed to stop today. Cut in 1/2 for a milder landing?

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A 39-year old male asked:

Does klonopin (clonazepam) (or any benzo) ever really expire, i.E. Lose potency over time? In other words is it just as effective 20 years past expiration date?

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A 20-year old female asked:

I usually take 1mg of klonopin (clonazepam) once a day. I went off of it for a month. Today, a month later, I just took 1mg. Should I be okay? Did my tolerance go down in a month? Should I have split the pill?

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