Generic Name: E: CLONAZEPAM (kloe-NA-ze-pam)
Drug Manufacturer: PUREPA
Common Uses: This medicine is a
benzodiazepine used to treat seizures and panic disorder. It may also be
used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How to use this Medicine: Follow the
directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. TAKE THIS
MEDICINE EVERY DAY at evenly spaced intervals. THIS MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN
WITH FOOD if it upsets your stomach. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room
temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE,
take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2
doses at once.
Cautions: IF TAKING THIS MEDICINE TO
PREVENT SEIZURES, continue taking this medicine on a regular schedule. Do
not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor. DO
NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer than
prescribed without checking with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose
or taking this medicine for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming. DO
NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS
until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone,
with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to
perform other potentially dangerous tasks. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW
MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your
doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. If
you are or may be pregnant, check with your doctor for instructions on using
this medicine during pregnancy.
Possible Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS,
that may go away during treatment, include excessive daytime drowsiness,
unusual weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, clumsiness, or
unsteadiness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.