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Contraindications for Clonazepam Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Clonazepam as follows: Do not take Clonazepam along with alcohol, opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, antipsychotic medications, antidepressant medications, anti-seizure medications, muscle relaxants, antihistamines, OTC cough syrups, and any other medications that carry a risk for depression of the central nervous system and the respiratory center, resulting in episodes of dizziness, confusion, difficulty breathing, and respiratory arrest. The individual influence of these medications on respirations [...]

Contraindications for Clonazepam Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Clonazepam as follows: Do not take clonazepam, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of clonazepam or any other medications belonging to the same group as clonazepam, such as, oxazepam, lorazepam, prazepam, and alprazolam. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of Clonazepam. Clonazepam, especially when taken in high doses, can lead [...]

Side Effects of Clonazepam-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using clonazepam as follows: Musculoskeletal side-effects Clonazepam use can result in slurred speech, motor incoordination, with consequent increased fall risk and accidents. Confusion and dizziness with clonazepam use, can add to the motor incoordination, thus enhancing the fall risk significantly. Withdrawal syndrome Tapering the dose gradually over a period of time is the preferred way to quit clonazepam. Sudden withdrawal from clonazepam, after using for prolonged period [...]

Side Effects of Clonazepam-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using clonazepam as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Clonazepam use can result in episodes of confusion, hallucinations, dizziness, and light-headedness. Individuals taking clonazepam can also present compromised memory and forgetfulness. Individuals taking clonazepam can develop anterograde amnesia, which is a compromised ability to form new memories after the intake of medication. Clonazepam use, especially in individuals with history of anxiety and bipolar disorder, can result in exacerbation [...]

Side Effects of Clonazepam-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using clonazepam as follows: Respiratory depression Clonazepam, especially when taken in high doses, can lead to depression of respiratory center in the brain and difficulty breathing. Severe cases might also lead to emergency situations, such as, respiratory arrest and can result in serious debility and death. Avoid taking clonazepam along with any other drugs carrying the potential for causing central nervous system and respiratory depression, such as, [...]