1mg Clonazepam

Clonazepam is a prescription drug that is used to as a treatment to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug, which is used in the treatment of epileptic seizures. This drug is also used as a treatment for panic attacks, insomnia, and symptoms related to chronic anxiety and anxiety disorders. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves.

It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.

1mg Clonazepam is an inexpensive drug used to treat certain types of seizures. It is also used to treat panic disorder. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic form. Generic clonazepam is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

Benzodiazepines, also called “benzos’ or BZs” for short, are a class of medications that work by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that nerves release in order to communicate with other nearby nerves. Common generic and brand names for benzodiazepines are:

• Versed (midazolam)
• Halcion (triazolam)
• Xanax (alprazolam)
• Ativan (lorazepam)
• Librium (chlordiazepoxide), and
• Valium (diazepam)

This medication is by prescription only.

Consumers of this drug should read the information leaflet that accompanies the prescription each and every time it is filled. There may be new or different health information.

Risk of abuse or misuse of this medication is very high. This drug poses dependence, withdrawal symptoms and other long-term effects.

Clonazepam is available under the following different brand names: Klonopin.

Dosages:

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Tablet dispersible: Schedule IV

• 0.12 mg
• 0.25 mg
• 0.5 mg
• 1 mg
• 2 mg

Tablet: Schedule IV (Adult Only)

• 0.5 mg
• 1 mg
• 2 mg

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

Panic Disorder Treatment

• Dose 0.25 mg orally every 12 hours initially; may increase to 1 mg/day after 3 days (may increase up to 4 mg/day in some patients)

Treatment of Seizure Disorders

• Seizures in adults: 1.5 mg/day orally divided every 8 hours; increase by 0.5-1 mg every 3 days until desired effect achieved; not to exceed 20 mg/day
• Maintenance for seizures in adults: 2-8 mg orally; not to exceed 20 mg/day