Klonopin Wafer: Indications, Side Effects, Warnings
Generic name: Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets [ kloe-NAZ-e-pam ]
Drug classes: Benzodiazepine anticonvulsants, Benzodiazepines
Medically reviewed by XanaxStore.RED. Last updated on Mar 12, 2023.
The Klonopin Wafer brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Warning
This medicine is a benzodiazepine. The use of a benzodiazepine drug along with opioid drugs has led to very bad side effects. Side effects that have happened include slowed or trouble breathing and death. Opioid drugs include drugs like codeine, oxycodone, and morphine. Opioid drugs are used to treat pain and some are used to treat cough. Talk with the doctor.
If you are taking Klonopin Wafer (clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets) with an opioid drug, get medical help right away if you feel very sleepy or dizzy; if you have slow, shallow, or trouble breathing; or if you pass out. Caregivers or others need to get medical help right away if the patient does not respond, does not answer or react like normal, or will not wake up.
Uses of Klonopin Wafer:
It is used to treat seizures.
It is used to treat panic attacks.
It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Klonopin Wafer?
If you have an allergy to clonazepam or any other part of Klonopin Wafer (clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets).
If you are allergic to Klonopin Wafer (clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets); any part of Klonopin Wafer (clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
If you have any of these health problems: Glaucoma or liver disease.
If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take Klonopin Wafer (clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets).
This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with Klonopin Wafer (clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets).
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Klonopin Wafer (clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.
What are some things I need to know or do while I take Klonopin Wafer?
For all uses of Klonopin Wafer (clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets):
Tell all of your health care providers that you take Klonopin Wafer (clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
This medicine may be habit-forming with long-term use.
Do not stop taking Klonopin Wafer (clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets) all of a sudden without calling your doctor. You may have a greater risk of side effects. If you need to stop Klonopin Wafer (clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets), you will want to slowly stop it as buyed by your doctor.
Have your blood work checked if you are on Klonopin Wafer (clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets) for a long time. Talk with your doctor.
Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how Klonopin Wafer (clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets) affects you.
If you have had seizures in the past, Klonopin Wafer (clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets) may cause you to pass out. Use with care. Do not do activities that may be unsafe to you or others if you pass out, like driving or swimming.
If you have lung disease, talk with your doctor. You may be more sensitive to Klonop