Precautions and Warnings With Clonazepam (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Clonazepam?

You should not take clonazepam if you:
 
  • Are allergic to Klonopin, clonazepam, or any of the inactive components used to make clonazepam. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients. Also, you should not take clonazepam if you are allergic to any other benzodiazepine medication.
     
  • Have acute narrow-angle glaucoma (an eye condition)
     
  • Have severe liver disease.
     

Precautions and Warnings With Clonazepam: Final Thoughts

There are a number of situations in which clonazepam should not be taken, along with several precautions and warnings people should be aware of before taking the medication. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific clonazepam warnings and precautions that may apply to you.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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