Klonopin
CLONAZEPAM - ORAL (klo-NAY-zeh-pam)
USES:
Klonopin is used to treat seizure disOrders or panic attacks.
HOW TO TAKE:
Take Klonopin exactly as prescribed. Try to take it at the same
time each day so you get in the habit of taking it. Klonopin may
be taken with or without meals. However, if stomach upset occurs,
take it with food. Use Klonopin exactly as directed by your doctor.
Do not increase your dose, use it more frequently or use it for
a longer period of time than prescribed because Klonopin can be
habit-forming. Also, if used for an extended period, do not suddenly
stop using Klonopin without your doctor's approval. Over time, Klonopin
may not work as well. Consult your doctor if Klonopin stops working
well.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Indigestion, change in appetite, nausea, seizures, drowsiness, dizziness, headache,
tiredness or weakness may occur. Mood changes, sleeplessness, excessive hair
growth or loss of hair, blurred vision, dry mouth, sore gums, change in sex
drive, muscle pain, and weight changes may also occur. If any of these effects
persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop:
double vision, unusual eye movements, severe weakness, increased salivation,
hallucinations, loss of coordination, a rapid or pounding heartbeat, difficulty
speaking. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug,
seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include:
rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of:
liver disease, kidney disease, glaucoma, lung disease, breathing disOrders,
any allergies you may have. Because Klonopin may cause drowsiness, dizziness
and/or blurred vision, use caution operating machinery such as driving. Clonazepam
is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using
it. Klonopin is excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects
on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before you breast feed.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may
use, especially of:
cimetidine, disulfiram, narcotic pain relievers, sedatives, certain antidepressants
(e.g., nefazodone and "SSRIs" such as fluoxetine), anti-seizure medications.
Limit alcohol intake while taking Klonopin because excessive drowsiness may
occur. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include confusion, slow reflexes,
clumsiness, deep sleep, and loss of consciousness.
NOTES:
Laboratory tests may be done periodically while taking Klonopin to monitor
the effects. See your doctor regularly.
MISSED DOSE:
Try to take each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose, take it as
soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose,
instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not
double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30
degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
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