Klonopin
Klonopin (clonazepam) is a prescription drug whose effects are based on restoring the balance of chemicals in the brain. It’s therefore efficient in the treatment of such conditions as anxiety, panic disorder and so ether ones as prescribed by your health care provider. It’s very important that you notify your doctor of the fact of ever having an allergic reaction to Klonopin (clonazepam) or any other medications that belong to the same class of drugs. Such medicines as oxazepam, clorazepate, diazepam, lorazepam, chlordiazepoxide, and alprazolam belong to the same lass of benzodiazepines, and if any of them caused an allergic reaction in the past, the same thing is likely to happen again when you take Klonopin. Before you will be able to take Klonopin, the following health conditions and states will need to be reported to your health care provider: kidney or liver disease, glaucoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, bronchitis, suicidal thoughts or behavior, asthma, and a history of depression. In some cases you will require a lower or higher dose of Klonopin, while in other cases your health care provider will want to monitor you for side effects during the entire period of your treatment. Make sure you always take the exact dose prescribed and avoid taking too much of this medicine, as an overdose of Klonopin is very serious and needs to be reported to your local emergency center. The following symptoms may indicate an overdose of this drug: muscle weakness, drowsiness, confusion, and fainting. While taking this medication you will need to watch carefully for any side effects that may occur to make sure they are not too serious and your treatment is going just as planned. The following mild side effects are possible – and you do not need to worry about them, as in most cases they go away on their own without any medical interference: nausea, insomnia, skin rash, diarrhea, runny or stuffy nose, memory problems, constipation, headache, dizziness, and drowsiness. Serious side effects are also possible, although quite rare. The following ones are considered to be serious enough for you to report them directly to your health care provider: hyperactivity, worsening seizures, shallow breathing, chest tightness, painful or difficult urination, confusion, depression, pounding heartbeats, hallucinations, and easy bruising. Some drugs you are taking may affect Klonopin in a way that will make you feel worse. There are a number of drug that are known to add to the drowsiness caused by Klonopin. The following ones are not supposed to be combined with Klonopin if it already makes you very sleepy: cold or allergy medicine, depression medications, muscle relaxers, narcotic pain medicine, and sleeping pills. Please make sure you report any other drugs you are also taking to prevent them from interfering with Klonopin. The following medicines are supposed to be reported: antifungals, MAO inhibitors, barbiturates, antidepressants, and propantheline. This list is not complete, and there are other medications that may potentially cause interference – for more information contact your pharmacist or your doctor.
