Clonazepam

• Used to treat epilepsy and seizures, helping to control sudden, jerky, and uncontrolled body movements.
• Helps manage anxiety disorders, reducing restlessness, nervousness, and excessive worry.
• It may also be used to prevent future episodes of seizures or reduce the frequency of panic attacks.

When should one not use Clonazepam

• If you have liver disease, Clonazepam should be avoided or used only under strict medical supervision.
• If you have kidney disease, inform your doctor before using Clonazepam, as dose adjustment may be required.
• If you have breathing difficulty or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), use of Clonazepam may worsen respiratory problems and should be taken with caution.
• If you are suffering from glaucoma, especially narrow-angle glaucoma, Clonazepam is contraindicated and should not be used.
• If you have had a skin rash, allergy, or hypersensitivity reaction with prior use of this medication or similar medicines, avoid Clonazepam and seek medical advice.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Sleepiness
• Dullness
• Lack of concentration
• Irritability
• Impaired coordination
• Dizziness
• Depression

Interactions with other medicines

• Other benzodiazepines or anti-epileptics like lorazepam, diazepam, and clobazam can increase sedation and breathing difficulties.
• Anti-anxiety medicines such as alprazolam and chlordiazepoxide may cause excessive drowsiness and central nervous system depression.
• Antidepressants, especially tricyclics like amitriptyline and clomipramine, can worsen depression and sedation.
• Opioid painkillers, including morphine, oxycodone, and tramadol, carry a high risk of severe drowsiness and breathing problems.
• Alcohol and antihistamines can further enhance sedation and impair alertness.