SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Clonazepam

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Clonazepam

Clonazepam has 58 Side Effects total
27 are Life Threatening
3 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Clonazepam

USES: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.

Clonazepam has 27 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Focus Thoughts - Concentration Difficulty is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion - SIADH Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonazepam

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Clonazepam has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Clonazepam Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Clonazepam Slurred Speech is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Clonazepam Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Clonazepam

Clonazepam Drug-Drug Interactions

Clonazepam has interactions of severe seriousness with 2 drug(s):

Clonazepam has 1 severe interactions with Sodium Oxybate. Click here to see them

Clonazepam has 1 severe interactions with Xyrem. Click here to see them

Clonazepam has interactions of serious seriousness with 20 drug(s).

Clonazepam has interactions of moderate seriousness with 9 drug(s).

Clonazepam has interactions of unknown seriousness with 22 drug(s).

Clonazepam has 19 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Clonazepam.

Clonazepam Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

Relative Contraindications

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

CNS Depression - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

Depression is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

Fainting - Feeling Faint is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

Porphyria is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

Sleep Apnea - Temporarily Stops Breathing While Sleeping is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

Contraindication Warnings

Chronic Pulmonary Disease - Chronic Lung Disease is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

Open Angle Glaucoma - Wide-Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

Predisposition to Aspiration - Susceptible to Breathing Fluid Into Lungs is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Clonazepam.

Clonazepam has 11 related brands and strengths:

Clonazepam 0.125 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve Clonazepam 0.25 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve Clonazepam 0.5 Mg Tab Clonazepam 0.5 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve Clonazepam 1 Mg Tab Clonazepam 1 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve Clonazepam 2 Mg Tab Clonazepam 2 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve Klonopin 0.5 Mg Tab Klonopin 1 Mg Tab Klonopin 2 Mg Tab

Clonazepam - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, confusion, loss of consciousness, slowed/decreased reflexes.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.