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Klonopin |
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- Description - |
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Klonopin is used alone or along with other medications to treatconvulsive disorders such asepilepsy. It is also prescribed for panic disorder--unexpectedattacks ofoverwhelming panic accompanied by fear of recurrence. Klonopinbelongs toa class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. |
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- Common Side Effects - |
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Abnormal eye movements,anemia,bed wetting,chest congestion,coated tongue,coma,confusion,constipation,dehydration,depression,diarrhea,double vision,dry mouth,excess hair,fever,fluttery or throbbing heartbeat,"glassy-eyed" appearance,hair loss,hallucinations,headache,inability to fall or stay asleep,inability to urinate,increased sex drive,involuntary rapid movement of the eyeballs,loss of or increased appetite,loss of voice,memory loss,muscle and bone pain,muscle weakness,nausea,nighttime urination,painful or difficult urination,partial paralysis,runny nose,shortness of breath,skin rash,slowed breathing,slurred speech,sore gums,speech difficulties,stomach inflammation,swelling of ankles and face,tremor,uncontrolled body movement or twitching,vertigo,weight loss or gain |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Antianxiety drugs such as Valium
Antidepressant drugs such as Elavil, Nardil, Parnate, andTofranil
Barbiturates such as phenobarbital
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Major tranquilizers such as Haldol, Navane, and Thorazine
Narcotic pain relievers such as Demerol and Percocet
Oral antifungal drugs such as Fungizone, Mycelex, and Mycostatin
Other anticonvulsants such as Dilantin, Depakene, and Depakote
Sedatives such as Halcion
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- Manufacturer - |
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Roche Laboratories |
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340 Kingsland Street |
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Nutley, NJ 07110 |
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USA |
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