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Klonopin - Generic Clonazepam

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Updated November 20, 2010

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Definition:
Klonopin - generic clonazepam - is a medication in the benzodiazepine family. Klonopin has both anti-anxiety and anticonvulsant properties, and thus can be used both as a tranquilizer and as a mood stabilizer. In addition to bipolar disorder, it may be prescribed for:
  • Epilepsy
  • Panic/anxiety disorders
  • Restless leg syndrome (RLS)
  • Tourette Syndrome
and other conditions.

Clonazepam is sold under the brand name Rivotril in Canada. Unlike other benzodiazepines, Klonopin has little or no interactions with grapefruit juice.

See also:
Pronunciation: KLAHN-uh-pin, klo-NAY-zeh-pam / klo-NAZ-uh-pam, RIHV-uh-trill
Common Misspellings: For Klonopin: klonapin, klonipin, clonapin, clonipin, kolonopin, kalonipin, colonipin, colonapin
For clonazepam: clonazepan, clonezepam, clonazopam, klonazepam, clonazepamum
For Rivotril: ribotril, rivotil, revotril,

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