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What is Clonazepam?

Clonazepam, a benzodiazepine, is used alone or as an adjunct in the treatment of seizure disorders and for panic disorders. Off label it is used for restless leg syndrome, neuralgia, multifocal tic disorder, parkinsonian dysarthria, bipolar disorder and as an adjunct in treatment of schizophrenia.

Side Effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Severe
0 0%
Moderate
0 0%
Mild
2 40%
None
3 60%

Most commonly reported side effects

It makes me less alert in the mornings. I take my dose at bedtime
2 100%
Sedation
1 50%
Drowsiness
1 50%
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Dosages

  0.5mg as needed 0.125 mg daily 0.5 mg daily 1 mg daily 1.5 mg daily 2 mg daily 3 mg daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 2 Number of Patients: 2  

Stop Reasons

Why Patients Stopped Taking Clonazepam (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice
2 100% Doctor's advice: 100%

See all 2 patients who’ve stopped taking Clonazepam

Duration See details about how long patients take this treatment ▼

Currently Taking Clonazepam

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0

Stopped Taking Clonazepam

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
0

Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼

Adherence

Taking treatment as prescribed

Always
5 100%
Usually
0 0%
Sometimes
0 0%
Never
0 0%

Burden

Difficulty being on treatment

Very
0 0%
Somewhat
0 0%
A little
0 0%
Not at all
5 100%

Cost

Paid out of pocket

$200+
0 0%
$100-199
0 0%
$50-99
1 20%
$25-49
0 0%
< $25
1 20%

See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.

Report created on March 13, 2010.