Clonazepam Side Effects

Clonazepam is a drug known also as Klonopin or Rivotril around the world. You should make sure that you know the proper dosage, time, and amount you should take, as well as how to handle any adverse reactions and Clonazepam side effects. This drug is used to treat several disorders, such as epilepsy, HPPD, akathisia, several types of parasomnia disorder, anxiety disorders, and panic disorders. This is a highly potent drug with a relatively long half life, which means that it remains active in your system for a relatively long period of time compared to other drugs in the same group (benzodiazepines). You can find this drug in several forms: as tablets, wafers, drops, as well as solution for injections or infusions. Before you start taking this drug, you must consult your doctor and learn more about what it does to your body and how to use it properly.

 Numerous Clonazepam Side Effects

There are numerous side effects which can be classified as very common, less common, occasional, rare, and long term effects. However, all of the Clonazepam side effects should be taken seriously because any one of them may appear, and probably will, and you have to have an action plan. So here are the most common side effects: drowsiness, euphoria, or impaired cognitive and motor performance. As you can see, the adverse effects go from one extreme to the next. Some of the less common side effects of Clonazepam are: lack of libido, motivation, or enthusiasm, which causes you to become strangely aggressive and irritable. Also, this drug interferes with REM sleep – even though it is sometimes prescribed for inducing sleep, it produces an unnatural sleep which will not get you as rested as natural sleep. Also, some of the less common side effects will impair your cognitive functions, which can result in hallucinations or short term memory loss. You may also suffer from impaired balance, coordination, or dizziness as a consequence of taking Clonazepam. One of the most peculiar and confusing Clonazepam side effects is called psychomotor agitation, which is a condition when your muscles will move randomly without any purpose. Lastly, some of the less common side effects of this drug are similar to having a hangover, such as feeling drowsy, sleepy, and irritable.

Occasional Clonazepam Side Effects

Occasional side effects from using Clonazepam are depression, dysphoria, confusion, psychological changes, changes in the behaviour and personality of the consumer, seizures, and ataxia. Rare, but possible, Clonazepam side effects are psychosis, damaged liver, depression, rage, anger, impulsivity, excitement, and incontinence (involuntary discharge of urine). All of the aforementioned side effects can become dangerous if you do not contact your doctor when you notice any of them. Only with proper care and honesty you can be sure that taking Clonazepam is making you better instead of worse. The long term Clonazepam side effects are depression, sexual dysfunction, and withdrawal symptoms, which can last up to six months after you stop taking this drug, and they appear if you take this drug for four weeks in a row.