August 3rd, 2011 by admin

Summary: Klonopin or Clonazepam is a drug used to treat certain convulsive and panic disorders.  It is a prescriptive drug. It is best to take the medicine after discussing your medical condition with the doctor. Klonopin or Clonazepam is a drug used to treat seizures or convulsive disorders and panic disorders. It is used along either individually or with other medications. Not all seizures can be treated with this medicine. Certain seizures like akinetic seizures, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome etc is treated with this drug. Similarly panic disorders in some patients are treated using this drug.

Klonopin belongs to the Benzodiazepine family of drugs which is basically central nervous system depressants. They slow down the working of central nervous system. They calm the working of the brain and nerves. Klonopin is effective within 3 months of usage. However depending on your medical condition the doctor prescribes the dosage and length of the usage. Klonopin is a prescriptive drug.  It should be taken only after taking advice from your doctor.

Though the medicine is very useful in treating seizures, there are various unwanted side effects associated with it. They include weakness, depression, sedation, dizziness, loss of orientation, headache, unsteadiness, and sleep disturbances. The dosage should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. However if you miss a dose, take it immediately. But do not take double doses. If there occur an overdose, contact your doctor immediately. Also, before taking the medicine discuss with your doctor, any allergic reactions you had till now with any medication.

Discuss with your doctor the medicines you are taking right now, as some medicines may lead to drug interaction. Some of the medicines which you should completely avoid are Amobarbital, Carisoprodol, Levorphanol, Zolpidem etc. If you are pregnant, avoid the drug completely. Researchers have shown that Klonopin is dangerously unsafe to the fetus. Also, you should not take alcohol, tobacco, barbiturates and narcotics together with this drug as they may aggravate the unwanted side effects. If you are already suffering from depression, breathing problems, liver diseases, kidney problems and liver diseases, you should get the advice of the doctor before taking this drug. Also, do not discontinue this drug immediately after a long-term use as it might cause vomiting, tremors, seizures, muscle cramping, and sweating.

Hence, discuss with your doctor and slowly reduce the dosage of the medication before stopping completely. However if you undergo any serious side effects like hallucinations, agitation, shallow breathing, depressed mood, fast and pounding heartbeats etc contact your healthcare professional immediately. Klonopin is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. You can buy them easily. However discussing with your doctor your medical conditions and then taking the drug with the prescription of the doctor is considered the best.