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Posted by chand2407 on October 17, 2005, at 17:52:26
are there any side effects from klonopin. i was reading it could cause seizures and weight change. i do not want to gain any more weight. and also it says excessive hair growth or loss. im scared to take it any reassurance
Posted by Glydin on October 17, 2005, at 19:01:08
In reply to are there any bad side effects, posted by chand2407 on October 17, 2005, at 17:52:26
I experienced none of the things you listed. It's actually used as an anticonvulsant. The seizure danger can happen if one does not taper when discontinuing or skips higher doses.
For alot of folks, it's a well tolerated drug and it works as promised. The main complain I have heard is it can tend to produce or worsen depression in some individuals. It is a CNS depressant as it's action.
Posted by Phillipa on October 17, 2005, at 19:54:31
In reply to Re: are there any bad side effects » chand2407, posted by Glydin on October 17, 2005, at 19:01:08
Glydin is right. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by med_empowered on October 18, 2005, at 4:11:06
In reply to Re: are there any bad side effects, posted by Phillipa on October 17, 2005, at 19:54:31
since Klonopin was originally approved for seizures, and has only recently become popular for anti-anxiety uses, a lot of the side-effects really reflect problems found in epileptic patients. Dosage for anxiety varies widely, but seems to usually range from 1-4mgs/day, sometimes up to 6; with epilepsy, 20mgs/day are sometimes used (thats roughly the equivalent of 200mgs/valium daily). So...problems are possible at any dose, but the likelihood that you'll have problems rises with dose, with problems being most likely in dosages used to control seizures. Good luck!
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