Klonopin

Klonopin (clonazepam) is a prescription drug intended for keeping under control the symptoms of seizure disorders or panicс disorders as well as anxiety. It’s usually available by prescription and is not supposed to be taken by people to whom it was not recommended. Klonopin is used for a short period of time only – avoid taking it for longer than 9 weeks unless told otherwise by your doctor who is aware of your situation. The following medical conditions will need to be reported to your health care provider before you start taking this medicine: addiction to drugs or alcohol, breathing problems, suicidal thoughts, glaucoma, history of depression, and kidney or liver disease. Some of them can interfere with the success of your treatment and need to be carefully considered by your health care provider. Also make sure to mention any of the following medications if you are taking them at the moment: calcium channel blockers, cold and allergies medications, muscle relaxants, seizure medications, phenytoin, amiodarone, cimetidine, tranquilizers, antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, HIV protease inhibitors, sleeping pills, certain antibiotics, sedatives, phenobarbital, medications for anxiety, certain antifungal medications, valproic acid, mental illness drugs, nefazodone, rifampin, and antihistamines. Please call your health care provider at once if you develop any of the following serious side effects: weak or shallow breathing, hostility, hallucinations, depressed mood, agitation, confusion, chest tightness, difficult urination, worsening seizures, unusual thoughts, involuntary eye movements, pounding heartbeats, easy bruising or bleeding, and thoughts of suicide. Less serious side effects are a lot more likely and can include any of the following symptoms: constipation, dry mouth, memory problems, diarrhea, drowsiness, weight changes, insomnia, skin rash, loss of appetite, muscle weakness, headache, drooling, dizziness, lack of balance, blurred vision, runny or stuffy nose, and slurred speech. This medicine can be habit-forming. Make sure you avoid using it for longer than prescribed or in larger amounts. The following withdrawal symptoms are possible if you already developed an addiction and stop taking Klonopin suddenly: stomach pain, sweating, trouble sleeping, unusual thoughts or behavior, vomiting, tremor, and muscle cramps. Gradual withdrawal is recommended to avoid the symptoms mentioned. Klonopin is FDA pregnancy category D. This category means that the medicine is likely to cause harm to an unborn baby. It has also been reported to cause breathing and feeding problems in a newborn child. If you are pregnant when visiting your health care provider to get a prescription, make sure to report this situation. Do not share this drug with anyone else, as your dose is based on your individual needs and may not be as beneficial, even harmful, to other people with whom you share it.