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What Are The Side Effects Of Clonazepam?

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Posted on Thu, 20 Apr 2017
Question: What are the side effects of clonazepam
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (20 minutes later)
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Clonazepam should NOT be used for ANYONE over age 60. It can cause falls, fractures, memory loss, dizziness, and delirium in this age group. I recommend stopping this medication immediately.

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What Are The Side Effects Of Clonazepam?

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Hello, and thanks for your question. Clonazepam should NOT be used for ANYONE over age 60. It can cause falls, fractures, memory loss, dizziness, and delirium in this age group. I recommend stopping this medication immediately. Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers