Clonazepam
( Rivotril, Klonopil ) is used to control
seizures. It is also used to relieve anxiety.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses;
ask your doctor for more information. Clonazepam
( Rivotril, Klonopil ) comes
as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken three
times a day and may be taken with or without food. Follow
the directions on your prescription label carefully,
and ask your doctor to explain any part you do not understand.
Take Clonazepam
( Rivotril, Klonopil ) exactly as directed.
Clonazepam
( Rivotril, Klonopil ) can be habit-forming.
Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for
a longer time than your doctor tells you to. Tolerance
may develop with long-term or excessive use, making
the drug less
effective. This medication must
be taken regularly to be effective. Do not skip doses
even if you feel that you do not need them. Do not take
Clonazepam
( Rivotril, Klonopil ) for more than 4
months or stop taking this medication without talking
to your doctor. Stopping the drug suddenly can worsen
your condition and cause withdrawal symptoms (anxiousness,
sleeplessness, and irritability). Your doctor probably
will decrease your dose gradually. Clonazepam
( Rivotril, Klonopil ) is also used to
treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, twitching, schizophrenia,
and for pain management. Talk to your doctor about the
possible risks of using this drug for your condition.
Cautions
B Before taking Clonazepam
( Rivotril, Klonopil ),
tell your doctor if you are allergic to Clonazepam
( Rivotril, Klonopil ), alprazolam (Xanax),
chlordiazepoxide (Librium, Librax), clorazepate (Tranxene),
diazepam (Valium), estazolam (ProSom), flurazepam (Dalmane),
lorazepam (Ativan), oxazepam (Serax), prazepam (Centrax),
temazepam (Restoril), triazolam (Halcion), or any other
drugs.
tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially antihistamines;
cimetadine (Tagamet); digoxin (Lanoxin); disulfiram
(Antabuse); fluoxetine (Prozac); isoniazide (INH, Laniazid,
Nydrazid); ketoconazole (Nizoral); levodopa (Larodopa,
Sinemet); medications for depression, seizures, pain,
Parkinson's disease, asthma, colds, or allergies; metoprolol
(Lopressor, Toprol XL), muscle relaxants; oral contraceptives;
oral antifungals, phenytoin (Dilantin); probenecid (Benemid);
propoxyphene (Darvon); propranolol (Inderal); rifampin
(Rifadin); sedatives; sleeping pills; theophylline (Theo-Dur);
tranquilizers; valproic acid (Depakene); and vitamins.
These medications may add to the drowsiness caused by
Clonazepam
( Rivotril, Klonopil ).
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma;
seizures; or lung, heart, or liver disease.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant
while taking Clonazepam
( Rivotril, Klonopil ), call your doctor
immediately. You should not nurse a baby while takingClonazepam
( Rivotril, Klonopil ).
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery,
tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Clonazepam
( Rivotril, Klonopil ).
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy.
Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know
how this drug affects you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused
by this drug. You should avoid drinking alcohol while
taking Clonazepam
( Rivotril, Klonopil ).
tell your doctor if you use tobacco products. Cigarette
smoking may decrease the effectiveness of this drug.
If you take several doses per day and miss a dose, skip
the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
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Directions Carisoprodol
( Soma ) may
cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these
symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Side Effect
Side effects from Clonazepam
( Rivotril, Klonopil )..are common and
include:
drowsiness
dizziness
tiredness
weakness
dry mouth
diarrhea
upset stomach
changes in appetite
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe
or do not go away:
restlessness or excitement
constipation
difficulty urinating
frequent urination
blurred vision
changes in sex drive or ability
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call
your doctor immediately:
seizures
shuffling walk
persistent, fine tremor or inability to sit still
fever
difficulty breathing or swallowing
severe skin rash
yellowing of the skin or eyes
irregular heartbeat
Storage Conditions
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly
closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room
temperature and away from moisture and heat (not in
the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated
or no longer needed.
