Klonopin belongs in the family of the benzodiazepines which includes the related Xanax, Valium / diazepam and Ativan / lorazepam. Klonopin acts as a sedative / hypnotic, anti-convulsant, muscle relaxant and relieves anxiety. Although FDA approved in 1975, Klonopin remains among the 50 most frequently used medicines with more than 18 million prescriptions each year.
While Klonopin improves partial seizures either alone or in addition to other therapy, it often loses its anti-seizure effects within several months. Boosting the dose may regain control.
Klonopin finds most use as a treatment for panic attacks. This disorder affects nearly 3% of adults while remaining undiagnosed in as many as 40% of those suffering from the often disabling symptoms. Although Klonopin reduces the frequency of attacks, it rarely eliminates them.
Off-label use of Klonopin remains extensive as treatment for anxiety, mania, social anxiety disorder, insomnia and fibromyalgia. Monthly cost varies between about $10-$45.
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