Klonopin

Generic name: Clonazepam

WHY IT'S PRESCRIBED
  To control seizures, for relief of anxiety and panic attacks.

HOW IT WORKS
  In general, clonazepam produces mild sedation by depressing activity in the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). In particular, clonazepam appears to enhance the effort of gamma-aminobutric acid (GABA), a natural chemical that inhibits firing of neurons and dampens transmission of nerve signals, thus decreasing nervous excitation.
       
ONSET OF EFFECT  
  Within 1 to 2 hours
       
COMMON SIDE EFFECTS
Drowsiness, loss of coordination, unsteady gait, dizziness, lightheadedness, slurred speech.

Available in: Tablets, wafer


Drug class: Benzodiazepine tranquilizer; antianxiety agent