Klonopin

Klonopin (clonazepam) is a medicine that is usually prescribed to help the patients control their seizures and relieve panic attacks. It is often combined with other drugs as recommended by your doctor. Please make sure you let your doctor know you have a history of allergic reactions to clonazepam, alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clorazepate, diazepam, midazolam, temazepam, triazolam, oxazepam, flurazepam, lorazepam and estazolam. These drugs belong to the class of benzodiazepines and if you had an allergic reaction to one of them, you will most likely experience the same kind of reaction to the rest of them, with such symptoms as hives, rash, swelling of your face, tongue, lips and throat, as well as difficulty breathing. The orally disintegrating tablet you may be prescribed should be handled very carefully – instead of trying to push it through the foil you need to peel back the foil packaging and place the tablet inside your mouth. The medicine will dissolve quickly and you can then swallow it. If you like you can always use a drink of water to help the medicine reach your stomach quicker.

Tell your health care provider if you have ever been allergic to other benzodiazepines, as this will prevent you from safely taking this medication. Such conditions as lung, kidney or liver disease, as well as glaucoma should be reported to your health care provider before you start the treatment. Klonopin may cause harm to an unborn or nursing baby. If you are breastfeeding do not start taking Klonopin without your health care provider's consent. In case of being pregnant taking this medicine must be also discussed with your doctor. Do not drive a car or operate machinery while on Klonopin as it can cause drowsiness resulting in your inability to perform the task.

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