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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Klonopin

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

Uses of Klonopin
 
Klonopin is also known by the generic name 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.


Klonopin has 27 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Cannot Focus Thoughts - Concentration Difficulty is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion - SIADH Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin
Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Klonopin

Klonopin has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Klonopin
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Klonopin
Slurred Speech is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Klonopin

Klonopin Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Klonopin has interactions of severe seriousness with 2 drug(s):
Klonopin has 1 severe interactions with Sodium Oxybate. Click here to see them
Klonopin has 1 severe interactions with Xyrem. Click here to see them

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

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

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

Klonopin has 19 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Klonopin.

Klonopin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

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

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

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

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Klonopin.

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

Relative Contraindications 

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Klonopin.

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

Depression is a contraindication of Klonopin.

Fainting - Feeling Faint is a contraindication of Klonopin.

Porphyria is a contraindication of Klonopin.

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

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

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

Contraindication Warnings 

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

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

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

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

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Klonopin.

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

Klonopin 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

Klonopin - 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.

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