Klonopin

Klonopin is a prescription medication used to treat panic disorder and certain types of seizure disorders. Klonopin belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines, which help to slow down brain activity.

This medication comes in tablet form and is taken usually 1 or 3 times a day, with or without food. The tablets should be taken with water.

Common side effects of Klonopin include drowsiness, walking or coordination problems, and dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how Klonopin will affect you.

Panic Disorder [1] Anxiety Disorders [2] Mental Health [3] Epilepsy Seizure Disorders [4] Neuromuscular Disease [5]

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"Klonopin", DailyMed: Current Medication Information; U.S. National Library of Medicine [6]

http://www.rxwiki.com/klonopin [7]

Clonazepam [8]

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Roche Laboratories [9]

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Anxiolytic Benzodiazepine [10]

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Eric Ho, Pharm.D [11] Anyssa Garza, PharmD [12] Teresa Brucker, Pharm.D [13]

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Klonopin treats panic disorder. Can cause drowsiness. Do not suddenly stop taking Klonopin without talking to your doctor because you may experience harmful withdrawal symptoms.

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