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What Are The Adverse Effects Of Taking Clonazepam?

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Posted on Sat, 10 Sep 2016
Question: I am taking 0.5 mg of clonazepam at night--it really helps me sleep through the night--I feel fine in the morning. Are the side effects really as serious as I see stated on websites?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes they are

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Health care magic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

Clonazepam being a benzodiazepine have high addiction potenyial and never recommended betond one month.

In addition there is high incidenceof fall and fractures among above 60 population and I do not think you should risk yourself.

I mean to say the side effects of clonazepam are not limited yo websites and they are real.

I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.

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What Are The Adverse Effects Of Taking Clonazepam?

Brief Answer: Yes they are Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Health care magic. I read your query and understand your concerns. Clonazepam being a benzodiazepine have high addiction potenyial and never recommended betond one month. In addition there is high incidenceof fall and fractures among above 60 population and I do not think you should risk yourself. I mean to say the side effects of clonazepam are not limited yo websites and they are real. I hope this helps you. If you have more questions feel free to write back to me. Thanks and regards.