Klonopin is the brand name drug of clonazepam; it is the treatment for seizures. It is an anticonvulsant and antiepileptic drug. However, it also treats panic disorders, and it works on the nerves and brain by giving calming effects.

It also belongs to the group of benzodiazepines, additionally do not use it if you have an allergy towards it.

Klonopin is a prescription medication that requires supervision during the treatment because it may be habit-forming.

How to use Klonopin?

Read the medication guide carefully each time before you get a refill. Do not it in any time, take it at the scheduled time. Do not skip or double the dose because tolerance can be harmful to your health.

Take Klonopin orally and swallow the pill whole. Do not chew, crush, bite, or dissolve the tablet to consume. Place the whole pill on the top of your tongue and swallow it with an adequate amount of water.

Take medicine at the exact time daily to get a better result. However, you may get side effects if taken more or more frequently.

However, you can take medicine with or without food. To prevent constipation, drink enough water.

Place the medicine out of reach of children or others because it may be harmful if taken without prescription. Place it at room temperature or cool and dry place.

Use dry hands to swallow the pill. Do not take medicine with wet hands.

Dosages Information

In seizures disorder: The initial dose of Klonopin in seizures is 1.5 mg a day or as prescribed. 

Your doctor will suggest increment if needed during the treatment. Although, do not increase it by yourself.

Pediatric patients (children under 10 years): Take Klonopin 0.01 mg and 0.03 mg per day or prescribed. However, in children, dosages vary according to weight.

In Panic disorder: The initial dose of Klonopin for panic disorder in adults is 0.25 mg. 

Take the prescription first otherwise, and it may be fatal. Although Klonopin is a prescription medication, it is necessary to have a prescription to start its medication.

Side effects

The common side effects of Clonazepam include:

• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Drowsiness
• loss of coordination, or 
• increased saliva production

Severe allergic reactions may be rare in this medication.

The frequent allergic reactions that may happen during the treatment are:

• Rashes, itching/swelling (especially on the face/tongue/throat)
• severe dizziness or drowsiness
• trouble in breathing.

For emergency help in the US–

Call your doctor if this happens, however, report your symptoms to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

For emergency help in Canada-

Report your side effects symptoms to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.