Clonazepam

Definition

Clonazepam belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines are medications that help relieve nervousness, tension, symptoms of anxiety, and some types of seizures by slowing the central nervous system. In the United States, clonazepam is sold under brand name Klonopin.

Purpose

Although clonazepam is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of panic disorder and some types of epilepsy, it is also used to treat social phobia, mania, and

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