What is clonazepam???What is it prescribed for???What are it's side effects???

Question

Thanks for answering my three in one question...tom science

Answer 1

Treatment-resistant schizophrenia, if the required hematologic monitoring is adhered to
Reducing the risk of suicide in schizophrenic or schizoaffective patients judged to belong to a high risk group with chronic risk for suicidal behavior. Clozapine was shown to prolong the time to suicidal attempt significantly greater than Olanzapine (Zyprexa®).
Clozapine works equally well against positive (e.g. delusions, hallucinations) and negative (e.g. emotional and social withdrawal) symptoms of schizophrenia. It has no dyscognitive effect often seen with other psychoactive drugs and is even able to increase the capabilities of the patient to react to this environment and thereby fosters social rehabilitation.

Answer 2

Do not confuse Clozapine (antipsychotic) with clonazepam (anti-anxiety). They are two different medications.


Clonazepam is in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Clonazepam affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause seizures or symptoms of panic disorder.

Clonazepam is used to treat seizures and panic disorder.

Clonazepam may be habit forming. Physical and/or psychological dependence can occur, and withdrawal effects are possible if the medication is stopped suddenly after prolonged or high-dose treatment. Do not stop taking clonazepam suddenly without first talking to your doctor if you have been taking it continuously for more than 5 to 7 days. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce the dose.

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking clonazepam and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives);
worsening seizures;
yellowing of the skin or eyes;
hallucinations or severe confusion; or
changes in vision.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take clonazepam and talk to your doctor if you experience

drowsiness, or dizziness;
increased salivation (watering of the mouth);
poor coordination;
nervousness;
depression; or
constipation.

Answer 3

The first answer is completely incorrect (In that she discusses albeit correctly Clozapine- a totally different drug to clonazepam).
It is an anxiolytic in the same class as Valium (diazepam). It's side effects are sleepiness, lack of coordination and depression. This is why SSRIs were invented (Prozac, Paxil). Whilethey get a bad press, their side effects are MUCH less than the benzodiazepines.

Answer 4

Clonazepam is Diazepam derivative, which is used for insomania, Schizophrenia, Phsycosis, Hypertension, Anxiety and the list is longer.........side effects are lesser than Diazepam

Answer 5

Clonazepam is the Generic term for Kolonopin, an anti-anxiety drug in the Valium family. Caution: overdose can cause the opposite effect - seizures.

Amy S., spelled it wrong and got the incorrect drug on her search.

I take clonazepam so I know what it is..........

Answer 6

It is an anxiolytic in the benzodiazepine class

Answer 7

check mayoclinic.com