Klonopin

Klonopin (clonazepam) can be used by people diagnosed with seizure disorders, panic disorder or anxiety. It’s efficient in restoring the balance of chemicals in the brain therefore helping to keep the symptoms under control. This drug is usually taken from one to three times a day with some food or without. It’s recommended to take this medicine at the same time every day to provide for its maximum efficiency. Some drugs you are taking may affect the quality of your treatment by causing interactions. You will need to make sure any of the following medications you may be taking are reported to your health care provider before you receive the prescription: antifungal medications, barbiturates, medicines to treat psychiatric disorders, antidepressants, propantheline, or MAO inhibitors. Any herbal products you are also taking must be reported to your doctor as well, especially St. John’s wort. Some of the drugs mentioned can worsen the drowsiness you may experience when using Klonopin. The following medications are not supposed to be combined unless absolutely necessary because of adding to drowsiness: cold and allergy medicines, narcotic pain medicines, sleeping pills, medicines for depression or anxiety, and muscle relaxers. An overdose of Klonopin is very dangerous and will need to be reported to your local emergency center as soon as possible. The following are most probable symptoms of an overdose: drowsiness, confusion, and loss of consciousness. Please make sure you report to your health care provider any of the following serious side effects possible: hives, hoarseness, swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing, and rash. However, in most cases people taking this medicine are likely to get less severe side effects, such as dry mouth, slurred speech, skin rash, dizziness, drooling, memory problems, constipation, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, loss of appetite, blurred vision, lack of balance, insomnia, drowsiness, headache, muscle weakness, and weight changes. If you notice your initially mild side effects change in intensity and bother you too much – please report them to your health care provider. To make sure your treatment is as efficient as possible you will need to tell your doctor about any medical conditions you have or used to have, such as suicidal thoughts, history of depression, bronchitis, addiction to drugs or alcohol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, kidney or liver disease, emphysema, glaucoma, or asthma, as your dose may need to be adjusted accordingly.