Get Informed: Klonopin
Active Ingredient(s)
Clonazepam
What does it do?
This product is primarily used for the treatment of seizures and panic disorders. It is a benzodiazepine medication, and works at multiple sites in the brain.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Mar-21 7:27 AM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Mar-20 9:02 PM
Other Names
- Klonopin
- Clonazepam
- Rivotril
- Klonopin Wafers
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- D
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 04 Jun 1975
- Est US Patients*
- 2,897,000
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Klonopin or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
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What is Klonopin used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 19,300 patients that use Klonopin (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety | 70% | 
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| Depression | 19% | 
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| Restless Leg Syndrome | 17% |
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| Insomnia | 14% |
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| Bipolar Disorder | 12% |
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| Muscle Spasms | 8% | 
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| Fibromyalgia | 4% |
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| Epilepsy/Seizures | 3% |
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| Tremor | 3% |
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| Neuropathic Pain | 2% |
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| Other | 2% | 
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How well does Klonopin work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 19,300 users taking Klonopin (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 86%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Klonopin outweigh the bad things.
- 11%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Klonopin.
Common Side Effects of Klonopin
iGuard regularly polls our more than 19,300 users taking Klonopin (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
33% of patients experience side-effects on Klonopin
6% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Klonopin
Most Common Side Effects...
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Drowsiness
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Fatigue
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Dizziness
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Grogginess/Confusion
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Memory/Speech Problems
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Mood/Behavior Changes
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Anxiety, Dryness, FLU-Like Symptoms, Headache, Insomnia, Postural Hypotension, Tremor, Vertigo, Weight Gain, Withdrawal Problems
Global Patient Feedback for Klonopin (Clonazepam) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
54 female. I have been on Clonazepam for over 25 years. I was on 12mg for insomnia and stress. I found out it causes constipation, so I talked to my doctor about getting off of them. I am on 1mg and next week will start 1/2mg and then get off them completely. I've noticed an all over muscle pain, I get severe headaches and am starting to feel parts of my body that I have not felt in years!
I do hope the muscle pains and headaches will go away once I quit the medication entirely. Does anyone know?
54 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-19 18:26:47
Question/Comment:
I have been on Clonazepam for over 10 years for a seizure disorder (my right leg just goes limp, like rubber). I have since beeen dianosed with Psychogenic Seizures, and was told to wean myself from this medication. The dr offered no assistance in weaning. I was able to get off of 2 2mg tablets, but still take 2mg 3 times a day. I'm not sure how to get off of these 3, and my dr (who is in another town) will not return my calls. What is your suggestion. I know my body is dependent on this medication now.
49 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-17 11:59:56
Question/Comment:
I have been taking 2 1/2mg clonazepam w/25mg trazodone @ night for PTSD among other things (@meds) for longer than I can remember. When I weaned myself off clonazepam because of dependency concerns, the auditory 'hallucinations' returned. For me it's a necessity, quality of life issue.
62 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-02-21 15:54:54
Question/Comment:
Im a 59 year old male and I have problems sleeping at night. In my mind I already know that I wont sleep. This gives me stress and anxiety knowing I wont be able to sleep at night. Everyday I dont look forward to the night because I know I wont sleep. The doctor told me to take clonozepam .05mg at night to sleep. I hate taking pills but I just want to sleep. He told me to take Lexapro 10mg in the morning and clonozepam at night so I can sleep. I want to know if clonozepam is going to affect me long term???
60 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-01-25 20:08:06
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Clonazepam has been around for many years and is well tolerated on a long term basis. The dose your doctor is prescribing is low. Exercising on a regular basis has been proven to help with sound sleeping. You may want to consider adding exercise to your day. Before starting any exercise regimen, it is important to clear it with your physician.
Posted: 2010-01-31 14:48:06
Answer/Reply:
I have been taking klonopin 1 mg a day and lexapro 20 mg a day for years with no side effects except being tired.
45 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-11 10:46:51
Question/Comment:
I am taking 2mg of clonazepam nightly to control
wild dreams which cause me to react by beating the bed, falling or diving out of bed and turning
furniture over. I am not aware of these action until my wife yells at me or I hit my head on the night stand or floor. I don't have any signs of addiction or side affects. Should I continue with
the program or is there another drug less dangerous ??? 79 male USA
80 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-01-17 12:47:05
iGuard Answer/Reply:
As long as you are not experiencing side effects or addiction issues, it is safe to continue clonazepam as long as you continue to find that it helps to control your dreams. However, this drug has been reported to cause sleep disturbances and nightmares. If your wild dreams return or get worse or if you begin to experience side effects, let your doctor know immediately.
Posted: 2010-01-17 21:12:48
Answer/Reply:
I have Night Terrors, which are similar to what you are experiencing. I went and did a sleep study and they said I really need to be on this medication, my night terrors were greatly reduced. I take 1.5 mg at night.
37 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-02-13 10:08:20
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