How long will I sleep if I take clonazepam?
How long will I sleep if I take clonazepam?
You can start feeling its effects within an hour. Klonopin usually lasts for 8-12 hours, meaning you should be able to sleep through the night when you are on the right dose for you of this medication.
What are the side effects of clonazepam 0.5 mg?
Clonazepam may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness.
- dizziness.
- unsteadiness.
- problems with coordination.
- difficulty thinking or remembering.
- increased saliva.
- muscle or joint pain.
- frequent urination.
What are the dangers of taking clonazepam?
Clonazepam can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior (thoughts or actions of harming oneself). A person should tell their doctor if they have worsening depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, or any unusual changes in mood or behavior.
What is considered a high daily dose of clonazepam?
Klonopin ® (Clonazepam) comes in doses of .5mg, 1mg, 2mg. What I would consider a high daily dose is 7–12mg. Klonopin® half-life varies from patient to patient. The most common literature on this drug shows half-life in the area of -18-50 hours.
What is the normal dosage for clonazepam?
Your doctor will start you at a low dose and increase your dose until you have a good response. This may take a few weeks. Clonazepam comes in tablets of 0.5, 1, and 2 milligrams (mg). A typical adult dose to treat seizures may start at 1.5 mg a day, divided into three doses.
What happens if I stop taking clonazepam?
Stopping clonazepam abruptly may result in one or more of the following withdrawal symptoms: irritability, nausea, tremor, dizziness, blood pressure changes, rapid heart rate, and seizures. The use of clonazepam with drugs like opioid medications has led to serious side effects including slowed and difficulty breathing and death.
Is Klonopin stronger than Xanax?
Klonopin lasts longer than Xanax; however, Xanax has a shorter half-life and affects people more quickly than Klonopin does. People who abuse benzodiazepine tranquilizers desire the relaxed feeling they cause. Additionally, people who use Klonopin and Xanax together want to relieve tension.
