Get Informed: Clonazepam

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Patient Comments about
Clonazepam

Active Ingredient(s)

Clonazepam

What does it do?

Clonazepam

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:
 2009-Nov-21 12:08 AM
Last Data Update:
 2009-Nov-20 6:53 PM

Other Names

  • Klonopin
  • Clonazepam
  • Klonopin Wafers

How Safe Is It?

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Average Risk Rating
4: Elevated
Pregnancy Category:
D
Black Box Warning:
No

Facts & Figures

Date Approved
04 Jun 1975
Est US Patients*
2,987,000
Generic Available
Yes
OTC Available
No

User Age Distribution*

5

< 21

20

21-39

52

40-59

24

60+

Age (Years)

* Estimated number of US people currently taking Clonazepam or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.

Other Resources

Recent alerts for Clonazepam

Clonazepam Safety Report

4: Elevated

The iGuard risk rating for Clonazepam is orange. This rating takes into account the fact that Clonazepam has been associated with high rates of dependence, and should be managed carefully. Also, Clonazepam may increase the risk of developing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. It means that Clonazepam should normally be used cautiously to minimize the risk of serious side effects.

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What is Clonazepam used for?

iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 17,500 patients that use Clonazepam (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 66% 5
Panic Disorder 30% 5
Insomnia 18% 5
Depression 15% 5
Restless Leg Syndrome 14% 5
Bipolar Disorder 9% 5
Epilepsy / Seizures 3% 5
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 2% 5
Muscle Spasms 2% 5
Multiple Sclerosis 2% 6
Other 10% 5

How well does Clonazepam work?

iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 17,500 users taking Clonazepam (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)

69 73
79%
of patients are confident that the good things about Clonazepam outweigh the bad things.
25%
of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Clonazepam.

Common Side Effects of Clonazepam

iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 17,500 users taking Clonazepam (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.

38%

38% of patients experience side-effects on Clonazepam

6%

6% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Clonazepam


Most Common Side Effects...

  • 15% Drowsiness
  • 10% Fatigue
  • 5% Grogginess/Confusion
  • 5% Dizziness
  • 5% Mental Haziness
  • 5% Addiction
  • 5% Memory/Speech Problems
  • = 10%

Less than 1%: Blurred Vision, Breathlessness, Depression, Dry Mouth, Elevated Heart Rate, Headache, Insomnia, Mood/Behavior Changes, Sexual Problems, Sleep Problems, Tremor, Weakness, Weight Gain


Global Patient Feedback for Clonazepam ( Post a comment )

Comments, Questions, and Answers
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Question/Comment:

I have a persciption for clonazepam 1mg, I do not see any NDC number on the bottle, but there is a NSH # 111809, is that theNDC # or the expiration date? I have been taking these pills for about 4 years with no side effects.

56 year old Female

Posted: 2009-11-17 00:06:16

iGuard.org Answer/Reply:

Every pharmacy's prescription may contain different information on the label. You should contact the pharmacy you obtained the medication from in order to confirm the information on the label. They will also be able to give you the NDC # if it does not appear on your prescription bottle. Typical NDC numbers are in the following format xxxxx-xxxx-xx.

Posted: 2009-11-19 22:41:20

Question/Comment:

I have a 90 day supply of Clonazepam from Teva Pharmacy, 1 mg, Lot No. NDC-00093-0833. No additional numbers listed on Prescription bottle. Are they included in recall.

62 year old Female

Posted: 2009-11-13 17:16:54

Question/Comment:

I have been takening Clonzepam for approximately 5 years without a severe reaction. However the use of this drug with similar properties and sysnergistic effects does result in drouseness. TO avoid these side effects I take the drugs prior to bedtime. If I know I am going to be active I delay drugs or limit the drugs intake, It works for me.

68 year old Male

Posted: 2009-11-05 22:57:07

Question/Comment:

I have been on Clonzepam for about 4 years. I use it for most of what it is to be used for. Have decreased to .5mg twice daily. Tried to get off completely with a gradual decrease. Did not work, the drug seems to have an adictive quality to it. But it works.

66 year old Male

Posted: 2009-10-14 17:21:00

Question/Comment:

I have been on Clonazepam for almost 12months. I also take Citalaprom (anti-depressant) and 150mg Thyroxine. My condition came on suddenly one day. I was unable to put a drink to my mouth, it started with a tremor in my right hand, facial tics and within 4 days i was stuttering that bad i was unable to talk and the tremor became so bad i couldn't use a mouse or write. The doctors gave me a concotion of meds as they were unsure of what i had, Parkinsons, MS, Motor Neuron Disease and finally Tourettes. I am not confident in the diagnosis.
I am allways extremely tired to the point i don't feel like myself, my memory is affected, i walk into a room and don't know why i am there. I go to work and can't remember what i have done the previous day and have to double check everything. I am always bumping ito things and have bruises and i don't know how i got them.
The medication has helped with the tremor and the speech, however i have now been diagnosed with an iron defeciency and suffer from kidney infections and sever depression. I am considering going off of the clonazepam to help with the depression and fatigue.

38 year old Female

Posted: 2009-10-10 22:58:25

Answer/Reply:

Well anything the clonazepam should be helping with the facial tics and tremors because i had bad tremors and shaking in the right had, klonopin is a sedative that acts in the brain to relief stress and anxiety.



16 year old Male

Posted: 2009-11-02 17:46:02

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