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What is Klonopin?
Klonopin is a prescription medication available under the brand name Clonazepam. It is available in both forms, an oral tablet and an oral disintegrating/ dissolving tablet. You must not forget that Klonopin is a controlled substance.
Klonopin helps treat panic disorder and also helps stop seizures. Your doctor may suggest you take this drug as a part of combination therapy. It means that you need to take other medications too.
Klonopin is available in oral form with the strengths of 0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg. The oral disintegrating (dissolving) tablet form of this drug is available in the strengths of 0.125 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg.
Klonopin belongs to the Benzodiazepine medication class and is a tranquilizer, approved for medical use in the United States in 1975. Being a schedule IV medicine, buying and selling Klonopin without a proper prescription is an act of criminal depravity under the law. You either get Ivermectin offline from a chemist shop near you or order Klonopin online via a legitimate online store in the following forms and potency:
- Oral tablets with strength 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg
- Oral-disintegrated tablets with strenght 0.125 mg, 0.25, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg
How to take Klonopin?
Take Klonopin as prescribed by your doctor and take care of all the necessary instructions and directions given on the prescription or medicine label. Please don’t use it more often than recommended and tell your doctor if you do not observe any improvement in your condition. It is best to avoid medical errors and try to be consistent throughout your treatment, and consult your doctor before discontinuing the medicine. Your medicine dosage will vary depending upon the fact why you are taking Klonopin.
Your doctor will initiate your treatment with the minimum possible dose of the medicine and gradually increase or decrease your dosage according to your health condition. To determine the best suitable dosages for you, your doctor should examine you thoroughly. Please note that your doctor will prescribe you a slightly different Klonopin dosage if you have a weak immune system. Your doctor will recommend you Klonopin tablets keeping the following factors in mind:
- Age and weight of the patient
- The medical condition of the patient
- Other health disorders the patient is suffering from
- How does the patient respond to the first dose of the medicine?
The following are the usual Klonopin dosage that your doctor can prescribe you:
In the form of oral tablets
Important Information
Klonopin can slow down or stop your breathing, especially if you have been using opioid medication, other drugs, or alcohol that can slow your breathing. Misuse of medicines like Klonopin can cause overdose, addiction, or death. Never share Klonopin with someone else.
Using Klonopin during pregnancy can make your baby drug-dependent. In addition, it can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after its birth. It is unsafe to breastfeed while taking Klonopin. Talk to your doctor about risks.
What to know before taking Klonopin?
Before taking Klonopin, tell your medical healthcare provider if you have ever had:
- Breathing problems;
- Liver or kidney disease;
- Mood problems, depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior; or
- Porphyria (a genetic enzyme condition that causes signs affecting the skin or nervous system).
Some people have suicidal thoughts while taking drugs for seizures. Your doctor should check your medical progress regularly. Your attendant or any family member should also be alert to your mood changes.
Using Klonopin during pregnancy can make your baby drug-dependent. In addition, it can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after its birth.
Do not initiate or stop taking seizure drugs during pregnancy without consulting your doctor. A seizure during pregnancy is harmful to both mother and baby.
It is unsafe to breastfeed while taking Klonopin. Talk to your doctor about risks.
Do not give Klonopin to a child without medical consultation. Klonopin is not under the recommendation to treat panic disorder in children younger than 18 years old.
Klonopin is a highly addictive and prescription medicine; please consult your doctor before using it and ask your doctor about all the related risks.
It is a habit-forming medication; using it in the long term can be life-threatening. It is advisable never to share your medicine with anyone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. You probably know that misuse, abuse, and addiction to Klonopin can be fatal.
You cannot take Klonopin if you are allergic to it or its components or similar medication or you have the following health-related issues:
- Narrow-angled glaucoma
- Liver disease
Using Klonopin during pregnancy and lactation period might not be safe. It can harm your child and make your baby dependent on the drug.
Your doctor will not prescribe you take Klonopin if you have or ever had the following health disorders:
- Kidney disorder
- Liver disease
- Depression
- Mood swings and behavioral disorders
- Destructive and self-detrimental behavior
- Genetic enzyme disorder that can affect your skin and nervous system (porphyria)
Please visit your doctor more frequently for routine medical checkups and always remember that taking Klonopin is only a part of the treatment. Follow every piece of advice from your doctor during the treatment.
Consult your doctor or call the Poison helpline if an overdose happens.
How to take Klonopin?
Take Klonopin precisely as per the doctor’s prescription. Read carefully and follow all the instructions on the medication guide. Occasionally, your doctor may change your dose. Never take Klonopin in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Never share a drug like Klonopin with someone else, especially someone with a past of drug abuse or addiction. Misuse of medications like Klonopin can cause overdose, addiction, or death.
You may need frequent medical tests while going through treatment with Klonopin. Taking this drug for panic disorder is not under the recommendation for use by anyone younger than 18 years old and more than 65 years old.
Swallow the whole regular tablet with a full glass of water. In children, the dose is weight-based. Therefore, your child’s dosage may need to change if the child gains or loses weight.
Do not suddenly stop using Klonopin, even if you do not need this medicine anymore. Instead, take your doctor’s help to stop taking it safely. Store Klonopin away from heat and moisture at room temperature.
Klonopin dosage
Your Klonopin dosage will depend upon your age, your medical condition, your initial response to the treatment with Klonopin, other medical conditions you have, and other medications you take.
Usual adult dosage (ages 18 to 64 years) for panic disorder:
- Typical initial dose- 0.25 mg orally two times a day
- Dose increment- your doctor may increase your dose to 0.5 mg twice a day after three days.
- Maximum amount- 4 mg per day
- Quantity reduction- your doctor will reduce your dose gradually when stopping treatment with this drug. Decrease in amount should not be more than 0.125 mg every three days.
Adult dosage (ages 18 to 64 years) for seizures:
- Typical initial dose- 0.5 mg three times a day
- Dose increment- your doctor may increase your dosage by 0.5 mg to 1 mg every three days until your seizure does not control
- Maximum amount- 20 mg per day in divided doses
Child dosage (ages 11 to 17 years) for seizures:
- Typical initial dose- 0.5 mg three times per day
- Dose increment- your doctor may increase your dosage by 0.5 mg to 1 mg every three days until your seizure does not control
- Maximum amount- 20 mg per day in divided doses
Usual pediatric dose for seizure prophylaxis for children up to 30 kg of body weight or ten years of age:
- 01 mg per kg per day orally in two to three divided doses. Maximum amount- 0.1 to 0.2 mg per kg daily
What to avoid while using Klonopin?
Avoid alcohol consumption because it can cause dangerous side effects, or death may occur.
Avoid driving vehicles or performing any hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Drowsiness or dizziness may cause accidental falls or severe injuries.
Klonopin side effects
Klonopin may cause mild or severe side effects. The more common aftermaths of Klonopin oral tablet form may include:
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Memory problems
- Difficulty in walking or coordination
These casual effects are mild and may go away in a few weeks. If they persist or worsen, contact your medical healthcare professional immediately.
Tell your medical healthcare professional immediately if you notice any unusual change in your thoughts, mood, or behavior, including:
- Memory problems;
- Confusion;
- Suicidal thoughts or attempts;
- Signs of depression; or
- Thoughts about harming yourself
Any severe allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, take medical help instantly if you have symptoms of an allergic reaction such as trouble breathing, hives, swelling in your face, throat, lips, or tongue.
FAQ:
What drugs can interact with Klonopin?
Taking Klonopin with other medications that slow down your breathing or make you sleepy can lead to dangerous side effects or death. Tell your medical healthcare professional about all the other medicines you use, especially valproic acid and phenytoin.
Consult your doctor before taking a muscle relaxer, an opioid medicine, a sleeping pill, or medication for seizures or anxiety. It is not a complete list, and other drugs may also interact with Klonopin, including prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, herbal products, and vitamins.
What are the benefits of using Klonopin?
Klonopin is an effective medication used for treating and managing the following health disorders:
- Panic attacks
- Seizures or convulsions
- Movement disorders
- Any other medical condition as your doctor determines
What are the side effects of Klonopin?
Observe your body and prioritize your health; you can experience certain common side effects after consuming Klonopin, but these side effects don’t need medical attention. These side effects symptoms will recover after a while. Some common Klonopin side effects include the following:
- Dizziness or drowsiness
- Tiredness or depression
- Forgetfulness
- Difficulty in walking
- Loss of coordination
You should not worry about these side effects, but please talk to your doctor at least once if they are not recovering or getting even worse. You should consult your doctor and stop taking Klonopin if you experience the following health issues:
- Seizures
- Severe drowsiness
- Slow or shallow breathing
- Mood swings
- Behavioral disorder
- Nightmares
- Hallucination
- Destructive and self-detrimental behavior
- Unusual and involuntary movement of eyes
- Any other severe allergic reaction to the medicine
How does Klonopin work?
Klonopin is a tranquilizer of the benzodiazepine class that increases gamma-aminobutyric acid production (GABA) in the brain to provide relief against symptoms of panic attacks and seizures.
What to avoid while using Klonopin?
Consuming alcohol while using Klonopin can be dangerous; please avoid it. Taking Klonopin can impair your thinking and reactions; be careful while performing activities that require you to be mentally attentive and alert. Avoid driving and operating machinery till you are under the effect of this medication.
Please don’t take herbal products, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and other nutritional supplements while using Klonopin.
Certain medicines can interact with Klonopin, making the treatment comparatively less effective or increasing the risk of side effects. Tell your health expert about all the medications and therapies you are currently taking and avoid them if your doctor advised you to do so.
Ask your doctor about all the necessary precautions that you should take while using Klonopin and ensure that the best quality medicines are delivered to you if you buy Klonopin online overnight.
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