Clonazepam Side Effects
Clonazepam
has many side effects. The most common ones in people treated for
seizures are drowsiness, ataxia (a type of clumsiness), and behavior
changes. Let your doctor know about any side effects.
Other side effects of clonazepam may include:
Other side effects of clonazepam may include:
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Increased saliva
- Muscle aches
- Frequent urination
- Blurred vision
- Loss of interest in sex
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Memory loss
- Nervousness
- Upper respiratory congestion or infection
- Constipation
- Decreased appetite
- Severe rash or hives
- Trouble breathing or swallowing
- Swelling of your face, lips, or tongue
- Chest pain
- Worsening depression
- Thoughts of suicide
Clonazepam Interactions
Many drugs may affect the way clonazepam works, and clonazepam may affect other drugs you are taking.
It’s very important to let your doctor know about all drugs you take, including illegal drugs, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, and any herbs or supplements.
Clonazepam may interact with many other drugs that work in your brain and nervous system., including:
Until you know how clonazepam affects you, don’t drive or operate machinery.
Alcohol may increase your risk of experiencing some of the side effects of clonazepam.
It’s very important to let your doctor know about all drugs you take, including illegal drugs, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, and any herbs or supplements.
Clonazepam may interact with many other drugs that work in your brain and nervous system., including:
- Drugs to treat depression, including monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic antidepressants, and certain selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as fluvoxamine (Luvox)
- Other drugs used to treat seizures, including carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), and phenytoin (Dilantin)
- Drugs used to treat mental illness, including phenothiazines, thioxanthenes, and butyrophenones
- Muscle relaxants
- Sleeping pills
- Anti-anxiety medications
- Drugs used to treat fungal infections, including itraconazole (Sporanox) and ketoconazole (Nizoral)
- Narcotic pain medications
- Certain antibiotics, such as clarithromycin (Biaxin, Prevpac) and erythromycin (Erythrocin, E-mycin)
- The irregular heartbeat drug amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone)
- Calcium channel blockers such as diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac) and verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan)
- HIV/AIDS medications, including indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), and ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra)
- The heartburn drug cimetidine (Tagamet)
- St. John’s wort
Other Clonazepam Interactions
Clonazepam may make you feel drowsy and may affect your judgment.Until you know how clonazepam affects you, don’t drive or operate machinery.
Clonazepam and Alcohol
Don't drink alcohol while taking clonazepam.Alcohol may increase your risk of experiencing some of the side effects of clonazepam.
Clonazepam Dosage
Clonazepam comes in regular and dissolving tablets.Carefully remove dissolving tablets from the foil packaging.
Make sure your hands are dry, and don't push tablets through the foil. Put these tablets on your tongue right away.
Your dose of clonazepam will depend on the condition you have and your response to the drug.
Your doctor will start you at a low dose and increase your dose until you have a good response. This may take a few weeks.
Clonazepam comes in tablets of 0.5, 1, and 2 milligrams (mg).
A typical adult dose to treat seizures may start at 1.5 mg a day, divided into three doses. Your doctor may gradually increase your dose to a maximum daily dose of 20 mg.
A child’s dose to treat seizures depends on weight.
A typical adult dose to treat panic disorder may start at 0.25 mg twice a day. After three days, your doctor may increase the dose to 1 mg a day.
You’ll most likely take clonazepam one to three times a day at about the same time. You can take it with or without food.
Clonazepam Overdose
Overdose of clonazepam can cause sleepiness, confusion, diminished reflexes, and coma.If an overdose occurs, call a poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
If you or someone else has symptoms of an overdose, call 911.
Missed Dose of Clonazepam
You should take clonazepam only exactly as directed by your doctor.Taking more clonazepam than prescribed by your doctor may increase the risk for dependence.
Don’t suddenly stop taking clonazepam on your own because this can cause withdrawal symptoms.
If you miss a dose of clonazepam, take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
If it’s almost time for your next regular dose, however, skip the missed dose.
Don’t double your dose to make up for the missed on
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