Klonopin for Post Menopausal Anxiety

Klonopin was approved to be used in the United States in 1997. It can be taken orally in dosages from 0.5 mg to 2.0 mg tablets. It was approved as a short-term treatment and it is not meant to be taken over a long period of time. When taking Klonopin you should be closely monitored by your doctor because taking it can cause liver damage and doctors have to test you regularly to make sure this is not happening.

Function

• Klonopin is used to treat panic disorders, seizures and anxiety.

Drug Interactions

• Klonopin may interact badly with propantheline, antifungal medications such as Nizoral, MAO inhibitors and psychiatric medications such as Haldol and Serentil.

Time Frame

• Klonopin should only be taken for a short period of time, preferably no longer than nine weeks.

Side Effects

• Klonpin can cause serious side effects such as depression, thoughts of suicide, agitation, tightening of the chest and possibly painful urination. Less serious side effects include dizziness, dry mouth, memory problems and slurred speech.

Warning

• You should not take Klonopin if you are allergic Xanax, Librium, Valium or Ativan. Also, if you are pregnant, Klonopin can cause harm to your baby.