Clonazepam
Burning Mouth Syndrome, Panic Disorder, Akinetic seizures + 11 more
Treatment
8 FDA approvals
19 Active Studies for Clonazepam
Treatment for
Burning Mouth Syndrome
What is Clonazepam
Clonazepam
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Clonazepam is a type of benzodiazepine that is used to treat different types of seizures and panic disorder. It works by increasing the activity of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Clonazepam was first developed in 1960 and released for sale in the US by Roche in 1975. It is still widely prescribed today, but it can also be misused recreationally, so it is important that it is taken as prescribed.
Klonopin
is the brand name
Clonazepam Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Klonopin
Clonazepam
1975
356
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Clonazepam, otherwise called Klonopin, is approved by the FDA for 8 uses including Panic Disorder and Lennox Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) .
Panic Disorder
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)
Helps manage Lennox Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)
refractory absence Seizures
Helps manage refractory absence Seizures
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Helps manage Lennox Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)
Akinetic seizures
Helps manage Akinetic seizures
Seizures
Helps manage refractory absence Seizures
Panic Disorder
myoclonic seizures
Helps manage myoclonic seizures
Effectiveness
How Clonazepam Affects Patients
Clonazepam is a type of drug from the benzodiazepine family. It has anti-seizure, calming, muscle relaxing, and anxiety-reducing effects. It helps to reduce the frequency, intensity, duration, and spread of seizures. It is especially effective in treating generalized epileptic seizures, and can also be used to treat focal epileptic seizures.
How Clonazepam works in the body
Gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter that has an inhibitory effect on neurons. When GABA binds to its receptors in neuron synapses, chloride ions are conducted across the neuron cell membrane. This makes it harder for neurons to be excited and helps keep the brain from over-stimulating itself. Clonazepam binds to receptors associated with GABA and further enhances GABA's inhibitory effect. This can help reduce rapid electrical signals in the brain that can cause seizures, as well as reduce the activity of fear circuits in the brain that can lead to anxiety and panic.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Clonazepam is contingent upon the recognized condition, including Lennox Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) and myoclonic seizures. The amount likewise fluctuates as per the method of administration (e.g. Tablet or Oral) specified in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Burning Mouth Syndrome
0.5 mg, , 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Wafer, Wafer - Oral
Panic Disorder
0.5 mg, , 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Wafer, Wafer - Oral
Akinetic seizures
0.5 mg, , 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Wafer, Wafer - Oral
Seizures
0.5 mg, , 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Wafer, Wafer - Oral
myoclonic seizures
0.5 mg, , 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Wafer, Wafer - Oral
Acute Coryza
0.5 mg, , 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Wafer, Wafer - Oral
Bipolar Disorder
0.5 mg, , 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Wafer, Wafer - Oral
Restless Legs Syndrome
0.5 mg, , 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Wafer, Wafer - Oral
Eye Movements
0.5 mg, , 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Wafer, Wafer - Oral
Behcet Syndrome
0.5 mg, , 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Wafer, Wafer - Oral
Tourette Syndrome
0.5 mg, , 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Wafer, Wafer - Oral
Tardive Dyskinesia
0.5 mg, , 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Wafer, Wafer - Oral
Essential Tremor
0.5 mg, , 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Wafer, Wafer - Oral
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
0.5 mg, , 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Wafer, Wafer - Oral
Warnings
Clonazepam Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Disease
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Glaucoma
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Clonazepam.
Common Clonazepam Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Aminophylline
Major
The metabolism of Aminophylline can be decreased when combined with Clonazepam.
Azelastine
Major
Clonazepam may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.
Ethanol
Major
Clonazepam may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.
Methadone
Major
Clonazepam may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Methadone.
Olanzapine
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Clonazepam is combined with Olanzapine.
Clonazepam Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Taking too much clonazepam can cause drowsiness, lack of coordination, slurred speech, eye twitching, and shallow breathing. In extreme cases, someone may become so unresponsive that they enter a coma, though this usually doesn't last more than a few hours. If taken while pregnant or breastfeeding, clonazepam can cause birth defects or withdrawal symptoms in newborns. Elderly patients should take the lowest possible dose of clonazepam to avoid falls and fractures. The highest toxic dose of clonazepam is greater than 4000 mg/kg for mice, rats, and rabbits.
Clonazepam Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Clonazepam?
24 active studies are being conducted to assess the potential of Clonazepam to treat Behcet Syndrome, Tremor, Essential and Myoclonic Seizures.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Tardive Dyskinesia
0 Actively Recruiting
Acute Coryza
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Burning Mouth Syndrome
1 Actively Recruiting
Early Phase 1
Akinetic seizures
0 Actively Recruiting
Panic Disorder
14 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Eye Movements
0 Actively Recruiting
Restless Legs Syndrome
3 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Bipolar Disorder
0 Actively Recruiting
myoclonic seizures
0 Actively Recruiting
Seizures
0 Actively Recruiting
Tourette Syndrome
0 Actively Recruiting
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 4
Essential Tremor
0 Actively Recruiting
Behcet Syndrome
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Patient Q&A Section about clonazepam
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What are the dangers of taking clonazepam?
"- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public that clonazepam, a seizure medicine and muscle relaxant, may increase the risk of serious or life-threatening breathing problems, sedation, or coma if used along with certain other medications. Clonazepam is sold under the brand names Klonopin, Sprinkle, and Razadyne, and as a generic drug. Clonazepam is used to treat seizures and panic disorder.
If you take clonazepam with certain other drugs, you may have serious or life-threatening side effects. These include breathing problems, sedation, or coma. The FDA is warning people not to take clonazepam with certain other medications."
Answered by AI
Is clonazepam the same thing as a Xanax?
"Both medications are benzodiazepines, which are CNS depressants that can be used to treat anxiety or panic attacks. Both drugs are short acting, but clonazepam stays in the body for longer than Xanax. The half-life of Xanax is 6–25 hours, while for clonazepam, it is 22–54 hours."
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Is clonazepam used as a sleeping pill?
"Clonazepam (Klonopin) is a sedative, so it can help people fall asleep.
Clonazepam (Klonopin) is often used as a sleeping pill even though it is not approved by the FDA for insomnia. This is because clonazepam (Klonopin) is a sedative and can help people fall asleep."
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What is clonazepam prescribed for?
"Clonazepam belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines. It's used to control seizures or fits due to epilepsy, involuntary muscle spasms, panic disorder and sometimes restless legs syndrome. Clonazepam is available by prescription only. It comes as tablets and as a liquid that you swallow."
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