{"id":42818,"date":"2021-10-05T15:11:48","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T19:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=42818"},"modified":"2021-10-14T14:42:26","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T18:42:26","slug":"klonopin-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/klonopin-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Klonopin side effects and how to avoid them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"#common-side-effects\">Klonopin side effects<\/a> | <a href=\"#serious-side-effects\">Serious side effects<\/a> | <a href=\"#impairment\">Impairment<\/a> |<br \/>\n<a href=\"#suicide\">Suicide<\/a> | <a href=\"#how-long-do-side-effects-last\">How long do side effects last?<\/a> | <a href=\"#warnings\">Warnings<\/a> | <a href=\"#interactions\">Interactions<\/a> | <a href=\"#how-to-avoid-side-effects\">How to avoid side effects<\/a> | <a href=\"#resources\">Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand-name<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drug<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that is used to manage certain <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of seizures<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in adults and children. It is also used to treat <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">panic attacks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in adults diagnosed with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/anxiety-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">panic disorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The active ingredient in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/clonazepam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clonazepam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/benzodiazepines\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzodiazepine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that quiets brain activity by increasing the effects of a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">neurotransmitter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> called <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GABA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As an inhibitory molecule, GABA slows down nerve activity in the brain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it can be effective as an anticonvulsant and anti-anxiety drug, Klonopin can cause side effects. To prevent problems when taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it helps to know the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of taking the medication as well as potential <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug interactions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the risks of misuse and dependence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RELATED: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/klonopin\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"common-side-effects\">Common side effects of Klonopin<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will experience some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, usually <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drowsiness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or other impairments. The most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/online.epocrates.com\/drugs\/84505\/Klonopin\/Adverse-Reactions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of coordination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memory problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impaired intellectual function<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slurred speech<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painful menstrual cramps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction-pills-drugs-medications\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erectile <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dysfunction<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreased libido<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/sore-throat-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore throat<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevated liver enzymes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin rash<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"serious-side-effects\">Serious side effects of Klonopin<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious side effects of Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suicidal thoughts or behaviors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble breathing, or respiratory depression, especially when taken with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">opioids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abuse<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dependency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal reactions, including protracted withdrawal syndrome\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worsening<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of seizures in people with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seizure disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paradoxical reactions such as irritability, anxiety, agitation, and psychosis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"impairment\">Klonopin and mental impairment<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clonazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> acts as a sedative and anti-anxiety medication by slowing down brain activity. As a result, mental, motor, and mood changes are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleepiness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a58fe03c-2b5c-40dc-b592-3e376b2dc9f0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% incidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), poor motor coordination (30% incidence), and unexplained behavioral changes (20% incidence). As a result, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can make people more vulnerable to falls, injuries, and accidents. If impairment is a problem, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may caution against driving or engaging in risky activities with machinery. Safety measures may need to be made in the home to prevent falls and accidents. Other substances that also cause impairment, like alcohol or sleeping pills, should be avoided while taking Klonopin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"suicide\">Klonopin and suicide<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small number of people taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clonazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may experience a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">worsening<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of depression and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suicidal thoughts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or behaviors. In the initial clinical trials evaluating the safety and effectiveness of Klonopin, 0.43% of patients taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showed signs of suicidality. S<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">uicidal thoughts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and behaviors may be serious enough that patients and caregivers should watch for any changes in mood, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and seek immediate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical advice<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if these changes occur. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare providers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are trained to identify signs of suicide, so make sure to keep all follow-up appointments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-do-side-effects-last\">How long do side effects last?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects of clonazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are often associated with the drug\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sedative effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These effects are usually temporary and may wear off about a day or two after the last dose. However, depending on how long the duration of treatment with Klonopin was before stopping the medication, withdrawal effects could start one to three days after the last dose and last for weeks to months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serious side effects of Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are suicidal thoughts or behaviors, respiratory depression, seizures, and coma, which can often occur as a result of abuse, misuse, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physical dependence<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the drug.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respiratory depression, seizures, and coma typically require emergency medical attention.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suicidal thoughts or behaviors should improve after the drug is discontinued.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical dependence<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is managed by tapering, or gradually lowering the dose of the drug, over several weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal is a longer-term problem that could take weeks or months to resolve.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug abuse is a chronic problem that may require months, years, or a lifetime to manage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"warnings\">Klonopin contraindications &amp; warnings<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare professionals may consider several factors before prescribing a benzodiazepine like Klonopin. There are certain precautions to consider before taking Klonopin as this drug may not be appropriate for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abuse and dependence<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clonazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a Schedule IV drug that carries a potential for drug abuse. The body can develop a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physical dependence<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clonazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as a tolerance to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">effects of clonazepam after long-term use<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical dependence<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and tolerance could lead to withdrawal symptoms after discontinuing the use of the medication. Drug abuse, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physical dependence<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tolerance, and withdrawal are included in the black box warning on the U.S. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food and Drug Administration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (FDA) label.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical dependence and tolerance can lead to drug abuse, which could encompass exceeding prescribed doses, acquiring multiple unnecessary prescriptions, and purchasing the drug illegally. About <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK482238\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1%\u20132%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of people in the U.S. misuse or have misused a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzodiazepine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Because the body can build a tolerance to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzodiazepines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, people abusing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may have to take ever-increasing doses to achieve the same effects over time. Chronic and excessive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use can raise the risk of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serious side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hazardous <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug interactions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and a potentially <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">life-threatening<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> overdose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In prescription doses, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clonazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be taken safely for two to four weeks. After that, stopping <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clonazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may lead to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">withdrawal symptoms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These symptoms can be mild to severe and typically last for a couple weeks, in mild cases, to several months, in severe cases. To prevent withdrawal, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will usually prescribe a tapering dose over a few days or weeks, although some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">withdrawal symptoms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may still be experienced. About <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/bcp.12023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15\u201344%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of patients who have taken a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzodiazepine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for three to six weeks may experience protracted withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuing the drug. Protracted withdrawal can last anywhere from a few months to more than 12 months after the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzodiazepine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been discontinued.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdose<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get emergency medical treatment if <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">symptoms of overdose are apparent,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as somnolence, confusion, slowed reflexes, muscle weakness, and coma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restrictions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not everyone can take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially those with certain underlying medical conditions. Some people are never given <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because of pre-existing conditions. These include people who are allergic to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzodiazepines,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/valium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (diazepam), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/xanax\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xanax<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alprazolam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ativan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (lorazepam). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not recommended for people with severe <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liver disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdr.net\/drug-summary\/Klonopin-clonazepam-3064.5869\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acute <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">narrow-angle glaucoma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin should be used under the supervision of a healthcare provider, especially in people with certain conditions and medical histories.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clonazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is easily abused, people with a history of <\/span><b>substance abuse disorders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be evaluated to determine if treatment with clonazepam is appropriate.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare providers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may monitor the use of Klonopin in those with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/depression-treatment-and-medications\"><b>depression<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may increase the risk of worsening depression.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anticonvulsant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, may make seizures worse in some people with complex <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a58fe03c-2b5c-40dc-b592-3e376b2dc9f0\"><b>seizure disorders<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. H<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ealthcare providers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may add one or two more <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anticonvulsants<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the treatment regimen for treating seizures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can cause breathing problems, patients with <\/span><b>lung problems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/sleep-apnea-treatment-and-medications\"><b>sleep apnea<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, should use Klonopin with caution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with <\/span><b>kidney disease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may need regular blood tests to make sure <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clonazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by-products aren\u2019t building up in the bloodstream.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with <\/span><b>porphyria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may need to be monitored to make sure <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn\u2019t <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">worsening<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy and nursing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no studies that identify the risks of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the human fetus, and experience with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clonazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in pregnant women is inconclusive. Still, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin may cause harm to an unborn baby and is not generally recommended to pregnant women<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is important that women inform the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescribing<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about any pregnancy. When <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clonazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is taken in the last trimester, newborns may be more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms, problems with feeding, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">difficulty breathing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin can pass into breast milk, which may warrant the use of caution when prescribing clonazepam during breastfeeding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfed infants whose mothers take clonazepam may experience sedation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is important for a mother on Klonopin to consult with a healthcare provider to determine an appropriate method for feeding an infant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has approved <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the treatment of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seizure disorders in children<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare providers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will, however, prescribe <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> off-label for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anxiety disorders<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or other conditions in children and teens, but the safety and effectiveness of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> treatment for these conditions have not been established in those under the age of 18. If <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin is prescribed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may determine an appropriate dose based on the child\u2019s weight. A provider may also recommend monitoring for possible adverse effects, such as mood and behavioral changes, as well as problems with mental and physical growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seniors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The normal dosing range of Klonopin is the same in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> older adults as younger adults. However, the starting dose may be lower. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare providers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may closely monitor older patients for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adverse effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"interactions\">Klonopin interactions<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with all <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drugs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can cause problems when taken with other prescription or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over-the-counter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> drugs. In general, the most serious <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug interactions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> either cause excessive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sedation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or seizures. Excessive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sedation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can lead to a number of potentially serious problems, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shallow breathing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, mental impairment, fainting, falls, accidents, and injuries. Severe <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sedation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is often associated with overdose, which can also lead to respiratory depression, coma, and death.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drugs that lower seizure threshold<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is used as an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anticonvulsant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or a drug used to manage seizures. However, certain drugs can lower the seizure threshold, making seizures more likely when taken with Klonopin. The use of some of these drugs may need to be avoided or monitored while taking Klonopin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/wellbutrin-sr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wellbutrin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (bupropion)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ludiomil (maprotiline)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firdapse (amifampridine)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ampyra (dalfampridine)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reglan (metoclopramide)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain drugs like theophylline and antibiotics, such as levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin, can lower the seizure threshold. The use of these drugs with Klonopin may need to be monitored.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug interactions that cause excessive sedation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many different types of drugs slow down the brain. These drugs are called <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">central nervous system<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depressants, or CNS depressants<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has placed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/black-box-warning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a black-box warning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommending that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">opioids<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be avoided because of the risk for respiratory depression, coma, and death. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CNS<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depressants<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that should be avoided or monitored in combination with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opioids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/barbiturates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barbiturates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/sleep-aids-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sedatives<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other drugs can slow down the brain and worsen the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sedative effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They should also be avoided or used cautiously. These include\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other benzodiazepines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/anticonvulsants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anticonvulsants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/antidepressants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antidepressants<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-anxiety drugs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/antipsychotics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antipsychotics<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antihistamines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-avoid-side-effects\">How to avoid Klonopin side effects<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with other drugs, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are possible when taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Still, there are ways to minimize the risk and severity of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as directed<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take this medication as directed by a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The dose may change several times during treatment. Doses may have to be taken on a schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Read the medication guide<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medication guide has valuable information about identifying and avoiding <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as instructions on how to take the medication safely. Read this medication guide thoroughly. If you have any questions, talk to a pharmacist or healthcare provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Tell the doctor about all medical conditions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are due to underlying medical conditions. When a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prescribes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they need to know about all existing medical conditions, especially:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver or kidney problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lung problems or respiratory disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression, mood problems, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suicidal thoughts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or behaviors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Porphyria<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A history of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergic reactions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzodiazepines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy or pregnancy plans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfeeding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or any plans to breastfeed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Do not stop taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stopping <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> abruptly can cause withdrawal. Always go to a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is causing problems or not working. The safest way to stop <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to use a steadily decreasing dose as instructed by a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Report any changes or problems to a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s very important to talk to a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when there are problems while taking this medication. Mood changes, behavior changes, anxiety, impulsiveness, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trouble sleeping<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental health<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> issues should be reported before they become serious problems. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">worsening<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of symptoms, such as seizures, should be immediately reported to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescribing<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Seek immediate medical attention in the event of an overdose, which may lead to trouble breathing, coma, or death.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Be careful while driving and other risky activities<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can cause drowsiness and dizziness, and it can also affect your motor skills and coordination. Driving, operating machinery, or engaging in risky activities that require attention, focus, and coordination could be hazardous. It\u2019s a good idea to avoid these activities until the effects of the drug are well-understood or treatment has stopped.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Avoid drinking<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> don\u2019t mix. They are both <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CNS<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depressants<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and powerful sedatives. Combining the two can cause <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drowsiness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, coordination problems, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trouble breathing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe drowsiness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and impaired motor skills substantially raise the risk of falls, injuries, and accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"resources\">Resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmacytoday.org\/article\/S1042-0991(19)31235-6\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benzodiazepine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> toxicity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, StatPearls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK501209\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clonazepam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Drugs and Lactation Database<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdr.net\/drug-summary\/Klonopin-clonazepam-3064.5869\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clonazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> drug summary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Prescriber\u2019s Digital Reference<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a58fe03c-2b5c-40dc-b592-3e376b2dc9f0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clonazepam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tablet <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescribing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, U.S. National Library of Medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=542f22e8-dad2-47a8-93b6-30936715d73b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Klonopin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tablet <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescribing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, U.S. National Library of Medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benzoinfo.com\/protracted-withdrawal-syndrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protracted withdrawal syndrome (PWS)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benzodiazepine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Information Coalition<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Klonopin side effects | Serious side effects | Impairment | Suicide | How long do side effects last? | Warnings | Interactions | How to avoid side effects | Resources Klonopin is a brand-name prescription drug that is used to manage certain types of seizures in adults and children. 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