In the U.S., benzodiazepines are prescribed for their sedative-hypnotic (e.g., temazepam, triazolam, flurazepam, and estazolam), anti-anxiety (e.g., ,chlordiazepoxide, clorazepatediazepam, lorazepam, and oxazepam), muscle relaxant (e.g., diazepam), and anti-convulsant (e.g., diazepam and clonazepam) effects.
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_chem_info/benzo.pdf
Domestic and foreign products are found in the illicit market. Alprazolam is one of the top three prescription drugs diverted from the licit market. In 2011, there were 39,408 alprazolam, 10,686 clonazepam, 6,535 diazepam, 2,346 lorazepam and 341 temazepam reports from Federal, state and local forensic laboratories.
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_chem_info/benzo.pdf
Stopping KLONOPIN suddenly can cause serious problems. KLONOPIN can cause serious side effects, including: 1. KLONOPIN can slow your thinking and motor skills. 1  Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how KLONOPIN affects you.
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Although Clonazepam is often prescribed for long-term use, the FDA cautioned that the drug’s effectiveness for more than 9 weeks was not studied in well-controlled clinical trials. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine that has muscle relaxant, sedative, anticonvulsant and hypnotic properties.
http://www.pointofreturn.com/clonazepam_withdrawal.html
One-third of Clonazepam patients will develop tolerance to the drug in 2-4 weeks and will suffer from the Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome, a grouping of extremely painful symptoms that can last many months.
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4. KLONOPIN can cause abuse and dependence. 1  Do not stop taking KLONOPIN all of a sudden. 2  Stopping KLONOPIN suddenly can cause seizures that do not stop, hearing or seeing things that are not there (hallucinations), shaking, and stomach and muscle cramps.
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(clonazepam) Tablets and Wafers. Read this Medication Guide before you start taking KLONOPIN and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment.
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From January through June 2012, there were 18,068 alprazolam, 5,150 clonazepam, 2,960 diazepam, 1,214 lorazepam and 198 temazepam reports from Federal, state and local forensic laboratories. Control Status: Benzodiazepines are classified as schedule IV depressants under the Controlled Substances Act.
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_chem_info/benzo.pdf
Clonazepam is considered a ‘highly potent’ benzodiazepine with a rapid onset of action meaning that it reaches peak blood levels in one to four hours after oral administration, but leaves the body in 18-60 hours. Roche Pharmaceutical made $211 million in 2011 alone for sales of Clonazepam. The product insert states that Clonazepam Withdrawals are a concern and that it is essential to withdraw slowly. Clonazepam is listed as one of the top ten abused prescription drugs of 2013. Clonazepam is a chlorinated derivative of nitrazepam and binds to the glial cell membranes to a high affinity.
http://www.pointofreturn.com/clonazepam_withdrawal.html
Physical and psychological dependence may develop, whether taken under a doctor’s orders or used illicitly. Withdrawal symptoms, the severity of which is dependent on the dose, duration of use, and drug used, include anxiety, insomnia, dysphoria, tremors, and seizures.
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_chem_info/benzo.pdf
what kind of medication is clonazepam
Clonazepam is benzodiazepine kind of medication. Clonazepam is the benzodiazepine kind of medication.