Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Klonopin as follows: Klonopin intake can be habit-forming and carries an abuse potential. The risk for addiction and abuse can be even higher, especially in individuals with history of substance abuse. Klonopin must be used with extreme caution or avoided in such individuals, to prevent any abuse and toxic side-effects with Klonopin use. Klonopin use in expectant mothers could harm the unborn baby and result in pregnancy complications, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Klonopin as follows: Do not take klonopin, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of klonopin or any other medications belonging to the same group as klonopin, 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 Klonopin. Klonopin, especially when taken in high doses, can lead [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using klonopin as follows: Abuse potential Klonopin intake can be habit-forming and carries an abuse potential. The risk for addiction and abuse can be even higher, especially in individuals with history of substance abuse.  Respiratory depression Klonopin, 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using klonopin as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Klonopin use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with klonopin, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to [...]