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Klonopin Oral

Precautions and Side Effects


Generic Name: CLONAZEPAM DISINTEGRATING TABLET - ORAL
Pronounced: (klo-NAY-zeh-pam)

Klonopin Oral Side Effects

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Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, muscle pain, excessive hair growth or loss, change in sexual desire, weight change, increased saliva production, sore gums, or cough may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur:

  • loss of coordination
  • mental/mood/behavior changes


Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

  • slowed breathing
  • easy bruising/bleeding
  • unusual eye movements
  • unusual fatigue
  • fast/pounding heartbeat
  • unusual muscle movement
  • trouble urinating


Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

  • weakness on one side of the body
  • slurred speech


If you have several different types of seizure disorders, you may experience a worsening of seizure activity at the start of using this medication. Consult your doctor immediately if this happens. The addition or dosage adjustment of other anti-seizure medications may be necessary to keep seizures under control.

A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:

  • rash
  • itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
  • severe dizziness
  • trouble breathing


This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Klonopin Oral Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

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