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About Clonazepam
Clonazepam, commonly known as Klonopin, is a benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant and anti-panic uses.
Also searched as: Klonopin
Available strengths
Strength is the amount in a tablet, capsule, liquid or patch. Different formulations are listed separately.
| Product & formulation | Strengths |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam Orally disintegrating tablet | 0.125 mg · 0.25 mg · 0.5 mg · 1 mg · 2 mgProduct label · Checked 2026-10-31 |
Dosages in the product label
Clonazepam — Panic disorder
Population: Adults
Initial: 0.25 mg twice daily. Usual target: 1 mg/day. Maximum: 4 mg/day.
Seizure indications have different dosing. Treatment increases and discontinuation require a prescriber’s plan.
Prescribing information · Checked 2026-10-31
Buy Clonazepam: pricing & legal access
Clonazepam online: availability & product information
Saved U.S. price estimates from Drugs.com for the exact products and quantities below. These are dated estimates, not live pharmacy quotes or insurance copays. Discounts and local availability vary.
| Product / strength | Quantity | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Generic clonazepam 0.5 mg Oral tablet | 10 tablets | $5.37 Drugs.com published cash estimate Drugs.com price guide Checked 2026-10-31 |
Prices refer to medication only; consultation, administration and monitoring costs may be additional. Prescription products require a valid prescription and a licensed pharmacy. Check the exact formulation before comparing offers.
Clonazepam information
Uses and formulations
Used for certain seizure disorders and panic disorder. Standard and orally disintegrating tablets need their own handling instructions.
Sources: MedlinePlus — Clonazepam
Side effects and serious risks
Sleepiness and impaired coordination can occur. Dependence and serious withdrawal, including seizures, are important risks.
Sources: MedlinePlus — Clonazepam
Dosage and directions
Follow the prescribed schedule. Never suddenly stop ongoing clonazepam treatment without medical advice, especially when treating seizures.
Sources: MedlinePlus — Clonazepam
Interactions and precautions
Opioids, alcohol and other sedatives can produce dangerous breathing suppression. Driving may be unsafe until individual effects are understood.
Sources: MedlinePlus — Clonazepam
U.S. federal classification
Listed federally in Schedule IV. Classification does not by itself establish that a particular product is approved or that an online transaction is lawful. State requirements and product-specific rules also apply.
Sources: DEA — Controlled substances alphabetical list (October 2026)
Pharmacology and mechanism
Clonazepam belongs to the benzodiazepine class, which enhances GABA-related inhibition in the brain. Its seizure and panic-disorder uses should be distinguished when discussing treatment goals.
Sources: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care — Clonazepam (Rivotril) · MedlinePlus — Clonazepam
Formulations and product identification
The active ingredient alone does not describe a finished product. These distinctions matter when reading a label or comparing prescriptions.
| Product or formulation | Important distinction |
|---|---|
| Conventional oral tablets | Taken according to the prescription. |
| Orally disintegrating tablets | Different handling instructions; not a different active drug. |
Sources: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care — Clonazepam (Rivotril) · MedlinePlus — Clonazepam
Monitoring and treatment follow-up
Review seizure or panic control together with sleepiness, coordination and memory. Combining it with opioids or other depressants changes the overall risk even when each medicine was prescribed separately.
Sources: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care — Clonazepam (Rivotril) · MedlinePlus — Clonazepam
Dependence and stopping treatment
Benzodiazepines can cause physical dependence. Abrupt reduction may produce severe withdrawal or seizures. In someone treated for epilepsy, the underlying seizure disorder adds another reason to plan changes carefully.
Sources: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care — Clonazepam (Rivotril) · MedlinePlus — Clonazepam
How it differs from related medicines
Clonazepam is not interchangeable with alprazolam or lorazepam by tablet count. Different benzodiazepines have different clinical uses and time courses; the product and reason for treatment matter more than the class label alone.
Sources: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care — Clonazepam (Rivotril) · MedlinePlus — Clonazepam
Sources and editorial notes
Prepared by DrugRX using the references linked below. Sources were consulted on 2026-10-31. This page has not been independently reviewed by a clinician. Research findings, medication approval and legal permission are separate questions.
- MedlinePlus — Clonazepam
- DEA — Controlled substances alphabetical list (October 2026)
- Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care — Clonazepam (Rivotril)
- DailyMed — Clonazepam ODT product label
- Drugs.com — clonazepam price guide
Legal information is a dated U.S. reference. Product rules and local laws may change. Where the evidence does not establish a dose, interaction profile or price, the page states that limitation.