What Is Clonazepam?

‘Clonazepam’ tablets belong to the class of medicines called ‘Benzodiazepines.’ They are used to treat or control seizures or fits (caused by Epilepsy), Involuntary muscle spasms, restless leg syndrome, and panic disorders.

It works by balancing, controlling, and increasing the level of relaxing or calming chemicals in the brain called Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).

This medication is used mainly for people dealing with mental health problems like trouble sleeping, panic disorder, waking up in between sleep, etc.

This medication is available to people only on a doctor’s prescription so that no one can use it without consulting a doctor, as it can be dangerous. If you have a doctor’s prescription, you can buy Clonazepam online or from a physical medical store nearest to you.

Usage Of Clonazepam

“Clonazepam” is commonly used in the treatment of Epilepsy or Seizures (a single seizure doesn’t necessarily indicate epilepsy). Seizures are of different types depending on which part of the brain is affected. Seizures can be preceded by a prodrome phase, where you can experience sudden mood swings and trouble sleeping.

It is also used for the treatment of Fits (a medical term for seizures or convulsions), which cause a sudden abnormal electrical disturbance in the mind like (jerking or shaking). If it is left untreated, it can be fatal and can cause death.

Use of this medication with alcohol is strictly prohibited. And consuming it in a large amount can cause serious problems to your health. Clonazepam tablets come in different sizes according to the needed amount 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, and one liquid solution contains 0.2 or 2mg in a 5ml bottle.

These capsules are given to patients according to their age and the condition of their disease.

You can use it with or without food, just with a glass of water, and you are good to go. This capsule gets easily dissolved in water to provide your brain quick relaxation.

Dosage Of Clonazepam

For the effective treatment of seizures or muscle spasms, your physician may increase your dose gradually and the doses will be prescribed for up to 2 – 4 weeks, and it will take around one week to start working for you, which means you will see improvements in your health after one week.

For patients who are dealing with panic disorders or anxiety, the medication will take around 1 hour to work to calm the mind.

Clonazepam is highly addictive; it has the ability to make you addicted if taken for a longer period of time, but it’s totally normal if you take it for 2 – 4 weeks and then stop the medication after that.

If you are taking it for about 2 – 4 weeks, then you need to gradually decrease the amount before stopping it, so as to prevent any risks of side effects of Clonazepam, and urge to take it regularly.

• Epilepsy In Adults – Adults are recommended to take 1mg capsule at night, and the dose may increase up to 4 – 8 weeks.

• Epilepsy In Children – A smaller dose is recommended once a day for children, and the dose may increase up to 2 – 4 weeks.

• Involuntary Muscle Spasms In Adults – 1mg capsule each day is advised to take, the dose can increase or last up to 4 – 8 weeks.

• For Panic Disorder -It is great to use 1mg – 2mg each day.

• For Restless Leg Syndrome – 500 micrograms to 2 mg each day.

• For Older Age Or People Dealing With Kidney, Liver, And Breathing Problems-According to your age and health problems, your doctor may suggest a lower dose of Clonazepam.

Clonazepam Side Effects And Interactions

If a person instantly stops using Clonazepam, then they may have to face some serious side effects of clonazepam that may be harmful to their health. Doctors never advise you to stop this medication without their permission, you need to lessen its dose and then stop it.

If you take this medication for a longer period of time and stop, it can cause some serious side effects that can prove to be fatal to your health by causing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, fits, seizures, and you may have suicidal thoughts and can harm yourself.

If clonazepam comes in interaction with a drug or alcohol, it can adversely affect the effects of your medicines by causing severe withdrawal symptoms, side effects, and death.

Some Common Side Effects Of Clonazepam are –

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Problems With Memory Loss and
• Problems With Walking And Coordination

Serious Side Effects Of Clonazepam That Can Be Dangerous Are –

• Depressed Mood
• Suicidal Thoughts
• Seizures, and
• Somnolence
• Weak or shallow breathing
• Memory Impairment
• Abdominal pain
• Allergic Reaction
• Hallucinations
• Arthralgia
• Chest Pain
• Drug Withdrawal
• Unusual changes in mood behavior
• Being Forgetful
• Confusion, and
• Irritability

Prevention And Cure

To prevent any harmful side effects of Clonazepam, and health problems, you should never use this medication without a proper doctor’s prescription and checkups. Any amount of higher dose that your physician hasn’t recommended to you can be harmful.

Clonazepam can worsen the effects of seizures in persons dealing with multiple types of seizure disorders. In such cases, its dosing requires adjustment, and a physician may increase the dose.

Patients dealing with compromised respiratory function, like (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and sleep apnea), etc., should do excessive exercise and be extremely cautious if they are about to take Clonazepam, as it can cause severe respiratory depression, and many other problems, which may ultimately result in death.

If ‘Clonazepam’ is mixed or consumed together with several drugs like “Kratom,” It has a higher risk of increasing central nervous system (CNS) depression and can cause death. Avoid taking clonazepam with any drugs.

If any ‘Benzodiazepine’ tablets get mixed or come in interaction with “Opioids,” this combination has the ability to cause sedation, respiratory disorder, coma, and death.

Conclusion

‘Benzodiazepine’ tablets and medicines are dangerous when used in inadequate amounts, as it is used for mental health issues; improper or overdose can lead to severe brain damage and death. And that is the reason it is not commonly sold with a prescription.

Taking a doctor’s proper consultation and then using these medications can cure mental diseases and will be safe to use for patients with seizures and Insomnia.

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