Generic Name: CLONAZEPAM (kloe-NA-ze-pam)
Drug Manufacturer: ROCHE
Common Uses: This medicine is a benzodiazepine used to treat
seizures and panic disorder. It may also be used to treat other conditions
as determined by your doctor.
How to use this Medicine: Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. TAKE THIS MEDICINE EVERY DAY at evenly
spaced intervals. THIS MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it upsets your
stomach. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light.
IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is
almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your
regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Cautions: IF TAKING THIS MEDICINE TO PREVENT SEIZURES, continue
taking this medicine on a regular schedule. Do not stop taking this medicine
without first checking with your doctor. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE
or take this medicine for longer than prescribed without checking with your
doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking this medicine for longer
than prescribed may be habit-forming. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO
ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this
medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol
may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous
tasks. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU
PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks
of using this medicine during pregnancy. If you are or may be pregnant,
check with your doctor for instructions on using this medicine during
pregnancy.
Possible Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during
treatment, include excessive daytime drowsiness, unusual weakness,
dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, clumsiness, or unsteadiness. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.