An oral medication, clonazepam (
Klonopin®) is a drug that is licensed to treat
panic disorder and certain types of epileptic
seizures. It is available by prescription only and is typically taken two to three times a day. There are two different forms of the medicine: oral disintegrating tablets and regular tablets.
Clonazepam is a type of benzodiazepine that appears to have several effects on the body, including reducing
anxiety, relaxing muscles, stopping
seizures, causing sleepiness, and impairing short-term memory. The medication works by enhancing the effects of
gamma-aminobutyric acid (
GABA), a brain chemical that is naturally calming and can slow down or stop certain nerve signals in the brain.
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with clonazepam. However, when side effects occur, they are minor in most cases. Common side effects include, but are not limited to:
- Drowsiness
- Coordination problems
- Behavior problems.
(Click Clonazepam for more information about the approved uses, specific effects, and dosing guidelines of this medication.)
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