What should you not take with clonazepam?

What Other Medications May Interact With Clonazepam?
  • Antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl®)
  • Narcotic pain medication such as morphine, oxycodone (OxyContin®), and hydrocodone (Vicodin® and Lortab®)
  • Opioid cough medications such as codeine cough syrup.
  • Sleeping medications such as zolpidem (Ambien®)
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Do vitamins interact with clonazepam?

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No interactions were found between clonazepam and Vitamin B12.
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What interferes with Klonopin?

Some products that may interact with this drug include: orlistat, sodium oxybate. The risk of serious side effects (such as slow/shallow breathing, severe drowsiness/dizziness) may be increased if this medication is taken with other products that may also cause drowsiness or breathing problems.
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Does clonazepam interact with blood pressure medication?

clonazePAM lisinopril

Lisinopril and clonazePAM may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.
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What is the best time to take clonazepam?

Your doctor will tell you if you need to take clonazepam in 1 dose or split your dose so you take it up to 3 times each day. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you're not sure how to take it. The usual dose for: epilepsy in adults – the starting dose is 1mg taken at night (increasing to 4mg to 8mg over 2 to 4 weeks)
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Is clonazepam 0.5 mg strong?

Clonazepam dosage

For panic and anxiety, the dosage for adults is 0.25 milligrams (mg) twice per day. A doctor can increase the dosage in increments of 0.125 mg to 0.25 mg every 3 days until the panic is under control. However, the maximum dosage does not usually exceed 4 mg per day.
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Does clonazepam affect the heart?

Benzodiazepines, including clonazepam, may cause severe bradycardia.
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Does clonazepam cause heart palpitations?

Klonopin (Clonazepam) Withdrawal Symptoms – Klonopin Withdrawal Timeline. Klonopin withdrawal symptoms can include memory problems, suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, heart palpitations, and seizures.
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Can clonazepam be stopped suddenly?

The drug should not be stopped suddenly or without the direct supervision and guidance of a medical professional. Potentially fatal seizures or a coma may occur with the sudden cessation of Klonopin. Withdrawal from clonazepam can be dangerous and even even life-threatening.
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How long does it take for clonazepam to work for anxiety?

Response and effectiveness. Clonazepam takes approximately 20-60 minutes to start working. The peak effects of clonazepam are reached in 1-4 hours.
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Can you take vitamin D with clonazepam?

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No interactions were found between clonazepam and Vitamin D3.
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Does coffee interfere with Klonopin?

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No interactions were found between caffeine and Klonopin. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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Can you take Tylenol and clonazepam?

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No interactions were found between clonazepam and Tylenol. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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Can I take magnesium with clonazepam?

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No interactions were found between Chelated Magnesium and clonazepam. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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What supplements should not be taken together?

Dangerous duos: 5 supplement combos to avoid
  • Multivitamins. But, before we get to that, we need to address the elephant in the room: multivitamins. ...
  • Calcium and magnesium. ...
  • Copper and zinc. ...
  • Fish oil and Ginkgo biloba. ...
  • Iron and green tea. ...
  • Melatonin and St. ...
  • Plan A.
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Can you take vitamin B complex with clonazepam?

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No interactions were found between clonazepam and High Potency B Complex with B12 and C.
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How long does it take clonazepam to wear off?

Clonazepam, brand-name Klonopin, is a benzodiazepine that can last in the body for up to six to nine days. Clonazepam, the generic form of Klonopin, is a prescription drug commonly prescribed to manage panic, anxiety and seizure disorders.
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How do I get rid of clonazepam?

Clonazepam can be successfully discontinued without any major withdrawal symptoms if the dose is reduced gradually. We recommend reducing the dosage of clonazepam after intermediate-term use by 0.25 mg/wk.
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How much clonazepam should I take to sleep?

The Klonopin for sleep dosage is typically 0.25-2.0 mg, 30 minutes before you go to bed; total daily Klonopin dosage should not exceed 4 mg per day. If you've been prescribed Klonopin for reasons other than sleep, you can take Klonopin two to three times per day, if that is how your healthcare provider prescribed it.
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Does clonazepam raise blood pressure?

Conclusion: Clonazepam, by changing autonomic properties, leads to stabilization of blood pressure in most patients with LHE. It is recommended to use clonazepam in daily dose 1-2 mg in combination with conventional antihypertensive medications for prevention of excessive fluctuation of BP in patients with LHE.
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Can I take melatonin with clonazepam?

Medications that cause sleepiness are called sedatives. Taking melatonin along with sedative medications might cause too much sleepiness. Some sedative medications include clonazepam (Klonopin), lorazepam (Ativan), phenobarbital (Donnatal), zolpidem (Ambien), and others.
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Will clonazepam lower my heart rate?

Compared with placebo, patients receiving clonazepam showed a significant decrease in HRV for all time (SDANN, SDNN) and frequency (LF, HF) measures from baseline to 4 weeks (all ps < 0.05).
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Can clonazepam cause stroke?

The use of benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like drugs was associated with an increased risk of any stroke and ischemic stroke, whereas the association with hemorrhagic stroke was not significant.
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What are the long term effects of taking clonazepam?

Some long-term abusers of clonazepam end up suffering from prolonged, sometimes endless, bouts of depression. People may also be left with lowered inhibitions that cause them to act more impulsively and make irrational decisions.
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Does clonazepam make your hair fall out?

And these may have thinning hair as a rare side effect: BuSpar (buspirone) Haldol (haloperidol) Klonopin (clonazepam)
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