Clonazepam (
Klonopin®) is a prescription drug approved to treat
panic disorder and certain types of epileptic
seizures. It comes in the form of tablets and wafers (orally disintegrating tablets). The tablets are available in the following strengths:
- 0.5 mg tablets
- 1 mg tablets
- 2 mg tablets.
For the treatment of
seizures, most adults start with 0.5 mg
clonazepam tablets (one tablet three times a day). Your healthcare provider may slowly increase your dose as necessary to control your seizures, up to a maximum of clonazepam 20 mg total per day (split up into three smaller doses per day).
The recommended starting clonazepam dosage for treating panic disorder is 0.25 mg twice daily. Your healthcare provider may increase your dose if necessary to control your panic disorder symptoms.
(Click Clonazepam Dosing for more information on how dosing works for this medication and for tips on how to use clonazepam tablets and wafers.)
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