KLONOPIN®TRANSCRIPT (page 1 of 3)If you have anxiety or panic disorder, or you suffer from seizures, you may beprescribed Klonopin. You may also be familiar with its generic name, Clonazepam.Klonopin is a high alert medication, which means if you do not take it exactly asprescribed, it may cause illness or injury.To understand how Klonopin works, let’s look at how anxiety and panic disorder affectyour body.Your brain is constantly firing information and messages to the rest of your body,telling you what to think, what to feel and what to do. When you are faced with asituation that makes you anxious or causes you to panic, your brain puts you in a stateof alert and gets you ready to face the situation.When it passes, the nerve signals in your brain slow down and your body calms. Butwhen you suffer from anxiety or panic disorders, your brain can’t turn off that state ofalert.Klonopin enhances a chemical in the brain called GABA, which helps calm you down.And it slows pain signals going down the spine to help reduce muscle spasms.Klonopin comes in a tablet or wafer, which dissolves on your tongue. Your healthcareprovider will decide how much you need to take, but dosages range from 0.5milligrams to 2 milligrams.Klonopin is a powerful medication. Some people should not take it. Do not takeKlonopin if you are allergic to other anti-anxiety medications like Xanax or Valium. Ifyou are allergic to Phenylalanine, do not use the orally dissolving wafers.Do not take Klonopin if you have severe liver disease or glaucoma.20% gradient meshIf you are pregnant, or planning to get pregnant, tell your healthcare provider beforetaking Klonopin. Do not breastfeed while taking it.healthclipsBefore taking Klonopin, tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of: liver orhealthclipskidney problems, asthma or other breathing problems, glaucoma, or depression orsuicidal thoughts.healthclips(Continued on next page)healthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_md_10018_98_en_t00002.pdf healthclips© Milner-Fenwick, Inc.5% gradient meshKLONOPIN®TRANSCRIPT (page 2 of 3)Klonopin can be highly addictive. If you have a history of abuse of: street drugs,prescription medications, or alcohol, tell your healthcare provider. There may be adifferent medication available for you.Before taking Klonopin, give your healthcare provider a complete list of all othermedications you use, including vitamins and herbal supplements.Some side effects of Klonopin include: dizziness, feeling tired, feeling lightheaded,clumsiness, confusion, or coughing.If you do notice any of these side effects, contact your healthcare provider about howto manage them.Eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Klonopin can increase yourside effects. If you do eat grapefruit, eat or drink about the same amount every day toavoid an increase in side effects.Be aware that you are at an increased risk of falling while taking Klonopin. Get upfrom a sitting or lying position slowly.Do not drive or operate heavy machinery, including your car, until you know howKlonopin affects you.Do not drink alcohol while taking Klonopin. Klonopin can increase the effects ofalcohol.If you have an allergic reaction like: trouble breathing, hives, or swelling of your faceor throat, call 911.If you have: hallucinations or unusual behaviors, suicidal thoughts, trouble breathing,fast or pounding heartbeats, or your seizures get worse, call 911 and get help20%rightgradient meshaway.This is not a complete list of side effects. Make sure you discuss all possible sidehealthclipseffects with your healthcare provider.healthclipsTake Klonopin exactly as prescribed. Do not change your dose or take it forlonger than prescribed.healthclips(Continued on nextpage)healthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_md_10018_98_en_t00002.pdf healthclips© Milner-Fenwick, Inc.5% gradient meshKLONOPIN®TRANSCRIPT (page 3 of 3)When taking a Klonopin tablet, always swallow the tablet whole with plenty of water.If you are taking a Klonopin wafer, make sure your hands are dry and peel back thecover of the package. Place the wafer on your tongue and let it dissolve. Do notswallow the wafer whole or chew it.Klonopin may be taken on a regular schedule or as needed. If you do take it regularlyand skip a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your nextdose, skip your missed dose and return to your normal medication schedule.Do not double dose. If you think you have taken too much Klonopin, call 911. Anoverdose of Klonopin can lead to death.Store Klonopin away from moisture and direct sunlight. Your bathroom medicinecabinet is not the best place because of moisture.Klonopin wafers should always be kept in their package until use. Do not leave yourmedication where it can get too hot or too cold. Always store your medication out ofsight and out of reach of children to prevent accidents.Because Klonopin can cause dependency, it can be a very desirable drug to addicts.Lock this medication up to prevent stealing and abuse.When you are done taking Klonopin tablets, crush all of your remaining pills and mixthem with undesirable trash like kitty litter or coffee grounds.Do not sell or give your Klonopin to anyone else. It is against the law and can seriouslyharm anyone else taking it. Contact your local police station for more information onproper disposal directions.Klonopin can help you manage anxiety, panic or seizures. But it is a powerful20% gradient meshmedication that should only be taken exactly as prescribed. If you have any questionsabout Klonopin, ask your healthcare provider and pharmacist for more information.healthclipshealthclipshealthclipshealthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_md_10018_98_en_t00002.pdf healthclips© Milner-Fenwick, Inc.5% gradient mesh
