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Is Clonazepam On Lower Dose Safe For A Teenager?

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Posted on Thu, 7 Apr 2016
Question: i take clonazapam for anxiety and sleep. My son as difficulty sleeping some nights when something big is happening the next day. hes 14 at 145 lbs 5"6 xould i give him half of .25 to help him sleep. i know your not supposed tobshare meds blah blah but truthfully would it be safe ?
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Clonazepam is safe.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome here.

In my opinion, half tablet of Clonazepam 0.5mg would be safe for your son.

This should help him sleep.

Hope this helps.
Thanks.
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Is Clonazepam On Lower Dose Safe For A Teenager?

Brief Answer: Clonazepam is safe. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome here. In my opinion, half tablet of Clonazepam 0.5mg would be safe for your son. This should help him sleep. Hope this helps. Thanks.