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Is Lonazep Addictive?
Is Lonazep 0.5 mg at night addictive. It is prescribed to give good sleep for a patient with Age: 73, Weight 73kg, Suffering from Parkinson's for last 6/7 years. Mildly asthamatic. No tremors only dyskinesia and rigidity due to Parkinson's and ocassional bladder incontinence especially at night. Feel tired in spite of a night's sleep Parkinson's taking Syndopa who is not getting proper rest with normal sleep. The person is also mildly asthmatic and occassionally needs ventolin. Will this dosage cause bladder incontinence or increase shuffling or rigidity or hypokinesia suffered by him?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
Lonazep contains clonazepam which belongs to Benzodiazepam group. As such it is not addictive but long term use is not recommended. Hope my answer will help you. Take care. Don't forget to rate me.
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