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See more conditions. A person should call their doctor right away if they have serious side effects. They should call if their symptoms feel life-threatening or if they think they are having a medical emergency.
Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following:. The following information describes dosages that are commonly used or recommended. However, a person should be sure to take the dosage the doctor prescribes for them. The kidneys of older adults may not work as well as they used to. This can cause their body to process drugs more slowly. As a result, more of a drug stays in their body for a longer time.
This raises their risk of side effects. Their doctor may start them on a lowered dose or a different dosing schedule. This can help keep levels of this drug from building up too much in their body. Clonazepam oral tablet is used for short-term treatment. It comes with risks if a person does not take it as prescribed. If they stop taking it suddenly, they may have symptoms of withdrawal. These include irritability, trouble sleeping, and anxiety. If a person takes too much: They could have dangerous levels of the drug in their body.
Symptoms of an overdose of this drug can include:. If a person thinks they have taken too much of this drug, they should call their doctor or local poison control center. If their symptoms are severe, they should call or go to the nearest emergency room right away. What to do if a person misses a dose: A person usually should take a missed dose as soon as they remember. But if they remember just a few hours before their next scheduled dose, take only one dose.
They should never try to catch up by taking two doses at once. This could result in dangerous side effects. How to tell if the drug is working: A person should have fewer panic attacks or seizures. Clonazepam is a central nervous system CNS depressant. Clonazepam can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior thoughts or actions of harming oneself.
A person should tell their doctor if they have worsening depression , suicidal thoughts or behavior, or any unusual changes in mood or behavior. A person may have slowed reflexes, poor judgment, and sleepiness.
This can be dangerous. If a person drinks alcohol, they should talk to their doctor. If a person has an allergic reaction, they should call their doctor or local poison control center right away. If their symptoms are severe, call or go to the nearest emergency room. A person should not take this drug again they have ever had an allergic reaction to it.
Taking it again could be fatal cause death. If a person has worsening symptoms of depression or any suicidal thoughts thoughts of harming themself , call the doctor right away. For people with acute narrow angle glaucoma : A person should not take this drug if they have acute narrow angle glaucoma.
It can make the condition worse. For people with liver disease: If a person has liver problems, their body may not be able to clear this drug well. This can cause the drug to build up in the body. This puts them at a higher risk for side effects. For pregnant women: Clonazepam is a category D pregnancy drug. Cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to be effective for some people with SAD and other mental health conditions.
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