About Klonopin

Klonopin warnings and precautions

Before starting any medication, we should know about the side effects of that medicine. With Klonopin, especially, there are chances of a patient becoming an addict to the drug.

It is not advisable for pregnant women to take Klonopin unless it becomes a dire medical necessity. It has been observed that this drug passes through the breast milk.

So, breast feeding women need to consult their doctors for medication with an appropriate drug.

You must consult your doctor if you are suffering from acute angle glaucoma, alcohol or drug abuse, breathing problems, depression, any kind of liver disease or liver failure, kidney disease including renal failure or any allergies to food or preservatives.

It is important for your doctor to know if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

Klonopin is a drug that needs to be used only under doctor’s advice which means that it is a controlled substance.

When people under drug or alcohol abuse are exposed to this drug without the advice of the doctor, there are possibilities that they become addicted to this drug.

Hence, it is generally not recommended for people with this history. Klonopin can often cause psychological and physical dependence. It is more often observed that this drug is abused due to its nature.

Since Klonopin causes dependency, it should not be abruptly stopped as this can severely affect your brain functions. Klonopin induces drowsiness and difficulty in breathing.

So, you need to be cautious if you are suffering from any of the breathing problems. Additionally, the adverse effect is multiplied when you take this drug with alcohol or narcotics that create sedating effect.

You must not drive or handle any heavy equipment until you are totally clear of the sedating effect of the drug. Klonopin is effective for seizures. But a common misconception that needs to be addressed is that it is not effective against all kinds of seizures.

Therefore, Klonopin can sometimes worsen your seizures, especially if you are suffering from multiple seizures.

It is known that Klonopin has a half life of 35 hours which implies that if you take Klonopin regularly, your body is constantly under the influence of Klonopin.

Kidney does the work of removing Klonopin from your body. In case your kidney is not in good health, it will be additionally loaded with the job of extracting Klonopin from your body.

In such cases, the dosage of Klonopin needs to be reduced to the level as prescribed by your doctor. Klonopin can sometimes worsen your depression.

So, it is necessary for your doctor to know about your history of depression. Intake of Klonopin can induce suicidal thoughts in a few people.

If you are experiencing any such symptoms, let your doctor know about it so that your doctor may advise you to adjust the dosage of the drug.

Klonopin generally causes increased salvation. This may not be a problem in most of the cases. However if you are suffering from lung problems, difficulty in swallowing or diminished consciousness, then it can be a serious problem.

Elderly people are more sensitive to this drug and this means that low dosage of Klonopin only needs to be administered in them. As this drug induces drowsiness, the risk of falling in elderly people is significantly increased.

It is observed that in some cases, the effect of Klonopin is completely reversed. People become agitated, restless and aggressive and suffer from insomnia in spite of taking Klonopin.

When this happens with you, you must immediately consult your doctor with the problem you experience. Klonopin is regarded as a Category D medicine for pregnancy.

It is not advisable to be under the influence of Klonopin when pregnant. Your doctor can prescribe a suitable anti-depressant for you in such cases. Klonopin also passes through the breast milk.

If you are using this drug, talk to your healthcare provider before you decide to breast-feed your baby. You should not take Klonopin if you are suffering from any liver disease or acute angle glaucoma.

This can worsen the condition of your liver or eyes. It is always better to let your doctor know your medical history and proceed with the medication of Klonopin based on doctor’s advice.