Clonazepam Tablets

Name: Clonazepam Tablets

Uses of Clonazepam Tablets

  • It is used to treat seizures.
  • It is used to treat panic attacks.
  • It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Clonazepam Tablets?

  • If you have an allergy to clonazepam or any other part of this medicine.
  • If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
  • If you have any of these health problems: Glaucoma or liver disease.
  • If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take this medicine (clonazepam tablets).

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine (clonazepam tablets) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Clonazepam Tablets?

For all uses of this medicine (clonazepam tablets):

  • Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine (clonazepam tablets). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
  • This medicine may be habit-forming with long-term use.
  • Do not stop taking this medicine all of a sudden without calling your doctor. You may have a greater risk of side effects. If you need to stop this medicine (clonazepam tablets), you will want to slowly stop it as ordered by your doctor.
  • Have your blood work checked if you are on this medicine for a long time. Talk with your doctor.
  • Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how this medicine (clonazepam tablets) affects you.
  • If you have had seizures in the past, this medicine may cause you to pass out. Use with care. Do not do activities that may be unsafe to you or others if you pass out, like driving or swimming.
  • If you have lung disease, talk with your doctor. You may be more sensitive to this medicine (clonazepam tablets).
  • Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine.
  • Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs and natural products that slow your actions.
  • If you are 65 or older, use this medicine (clonazepam tablets) with care. You could have more side effects.
  • If you have phenylketonuria (PKU), talk with your doctor. Some products have phenylalanine.
  • This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. If you are pregnant or you get pregnant while taking this medicine, call your doctor right away.

For seizures:

  • Do not change the dose or stop this medicine (clonazepam tablets). This could cause seizures. Talk with your doctor.

What are some other side effects of Clonazepam Tablets?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

  • Feeling sleepy.
  • Hard stools (constipation).
  • Drooling.
  • Dizziness.
  • Feeling tired or weak.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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