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- What is clonazepam, and how does it work (mechanism of action)?
- What brand names are available for clonazepam?
- Is clonazepam available as a generic drug?
- Do I need a prescription for clonazepam?
- What are the uses for clonazepam?
- What are the side effects of clonazepam?
- What is the dosage for clonazepam?
- Which drugs or supplements interact with clonazepam?
- Is clonazepam safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
- What else should I know about clonazepam?
Is clonazepam safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
- Clonazepam and other benzodiazepines have been associated with fetal damage, including congenital malformations, when taken by pregnant women in their first trimester. Clonazepam is best avoided in the first trimester and probably throughout pregnancy.
- Benzodiazepines are secreted in breast milk. Mothers who are breastfeeding should not take clonazepam.
What else should I know about clonazepam?
What preparations of clonazepam are available?
- Tablets: 0.5, 1, and 2 mg;
- Disintegrating tablets: 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 1, and 2 mg.
How should I keep clonazepam stored?
Tablets should be kept at room temperature, between 15 C and 30 C (59 F and 86 F).
Reference: FDA Prescribing Information
Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 9/8/2016
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