Clonazepam: Uses, Side Effects, and Drug Interactions
Brand names: Clonazepam
# Clonazepam: What You Should Know Clonazepam is a prescription medicine used to treat seizures and anxiety disorders. It works by calming overactive brain activity that causes seizures or panic attacks. Doctors prescribe it to help people feel less anxious and to prevent seizures from happening. The medication belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines, which are commonly used for these types of conditions. There are important safety things to know about clonazepam. This medicine can make you drowsy or dizzy, so you shouldn't drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how it affects you. Never mix clonazepam with opioid painkillers (like codeine or morphine) without talking to your doctor first, because this combination can cause serious breathing problems. Also, don't suddenly stop taking this medication without your doctor's approval, as your body may become dependent on it. Always take clonazepam exactly as your doctor prescribes and tell your doctor about any other medicines you're taking, especially pain medications, sleeping pills, or other drugs that make you drowsy.
Known Interactions (4)
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Check Now ↓Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)
- DRUG INEFFECTIVE13,610 reports
- FATIGUE10,236 reports
- NAUSEA9,566 reports
- ANXIETY8,733 reports
- HEADACHE8,593 reports
- DEPRESSION8,119 reports
- PAIN8,035 reports
- OFF LABEL USE7,662 reports
- DIZZINESS7,245 reports
- INSOMNIA7,008 reports
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.
Recent Recalls (5)
- Class I
Endo USA, Inc. · November 18, 2024
Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP, 0.25 mg, C-IV, Rx Only, 60 tablets per carton (10 blister cards containing 6 tablets each), Distributed by: PAR Pharmaceutical, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977,Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength; Some cartons were incorrectly labeled. The blister strips inside the product carton reflect the correct strength.
- Class I
Endo USA, Inc. · November 18, 2024
Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP, 0.125 mg, C-IV, Rx Only, 60 tablets per carton (10 blister cards containing 6 tablets each), Distributed by: PAR Pharmaceutical, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength; Some cartons were incorrectly labeled. The blister strips inside the product carton reflect the correct strength.
- Class I
Endo USA, Inc. · November 18, 2024
Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP, 1 mg, C-IV, Rx Only, 60 tablets per carton (10 blister cards containing 6 tablets each), Distributed by: PAR Pharmaceutical, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977, NDLabeling: Label Error on Declared Strength; Some cartons were incorrectly labeled. The blister strips inside the product carton reflect the correct strength.
- Class I
Endo USA, Inc. · November 18, 2024
Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablet, USP, 2 mg, C-IV, Rx Only, 60 Tablets per carton, 10 blister cards containing 6 tablets each, Distributed by: PAR Pharmaceutical, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977, NDC#Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength; Some cartons were incorrectly labeled. The blister strips inside the product carton reflect the correct strength.
- Class I
Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · July 10, 2024
Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP (C-IV) 0.125mg, 60 tablets per carton (10 blister cards containing 6 tablets each), Rx Only, Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977,Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength; Some cartons were incorrectly labeled as 0.125 mg instead of 0.25 mg. The blister strips inside the product carton reflect the correct strength of 0.25 mg.
Source: FDA (openFDA Drug Enforcement). Voluntary and mandated recalls affecting this drug.
Supplement Interactions (1)
These dietary supplements may interact with Clonazepam. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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