Clonazepam
Aliases: klonopin, kpin
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Summary
A medium-length common prescription benzodiazepine, often used to treat panic attacks because of its relatively fast sublingual onset. Primarily anxiolytic, but also possessing of other benzo traits.
Dose Information
Onset, Duration & After-effects
- Onset:
- 20-45 minutes
- Duration:
- 8-12 hours
- After-effects:
- 8-48 hours
Effects
- Anxiolytic
- Sedative
- Muscle Relaxant
- Amnesia
- Dystaxia
- Hypnotic
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Studies & References
- Mechanism of action of clonazepam in myoclonus in relation to effects on GABA and 5-HT.
- Central effects in man of the novel schistosomicidal benzodiazepine meclonazepam.
- Serum clonazepam concentrations in children with absence seizures.
- Tapering clonazepam in patients with panic disorder after at least 3 years of treatment.