Clonazepam (
Klonopin®) is a medication that can be prescribed to treat various types of epileptic
seizures, including absence
seizures, akinetic seizures, myoclonic seizures, and more. It is also approved to treat
panic disorder in people with or without
agoraphobia.
There are two different forms of the drug: wafers (orally disintegrating tablets) and tablets. Clonazepam is taken by mouth, typically two to three times a day. Your healthcare provider will recommend an appropriate clonazepam dosage for your situation based on the specific condition being treated, your age, existing medical conditions you may have, and other medications you are currently taking.
Clonazepam is type of benzodiazepine medicine that works by enhancing the effects of
gamma-aminobutyric acid (
GABA), a brain chemical that is naturally calming. GABA can slow down or stop certain nerve signals in the brain. This is why clonazepam and other benzodiazepines are known as mild tranquilizers, sedatives, or central nervous system depressants (CNS depressants).
(Click Clonazepam for more information on when and how to take clonazepam, to learn about the specific effects of this medication, and to find out what you should discuss with your healthcare provider before using this drug.)
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