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Does Clonazepam cause dependence ?
I have Depression and Anxiety. I have been taking (Nexito)Escitalopram 10mg and (Lonazep)Clonazepam .5mg for 9months. I heard that clonazepam medication is usually used for short term use. Long term use can cause dependence for Clonazepam. Is it true? What are the side effects of Clonazepam being used for long term? Are these side effects reversible ? Thank you
Hello Mr.
I understood your concern.
Clonazepam / Anxiolytic is long acting
benzodiazpines. Any Benzodiazpine intake for
longer duration is not preferred.
Reason : It may cause some long term side
effects --
1. Fatigue/Tiredness.
2. Confusion/ Forgetfulness.
3. DEPENDANCE upon it.
4. May cause depression.
*** DEPENDANCE means Physical &
psychological dependance of body upon
drug. It means you abruptly stop medicines
or change high dose to low drug it can cause
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS ( Feeling
anxious , dizziness, loud heartbeats,
restlessness etc)
*** Now Withdrawal symptoms are another
important things, to be taken care of
delicately.
Next Steps
---- Consult your psychiatrist regarding your
diagnosis and need & role medicines now.
Health Tips
** Don't abruptly stop medicines.
** Do talk to your psychiatrist about your
concern and schedule the tapering of drugs
slowly & accordingly.
** Have faith in your doctor and give him time
to reschedule the new mode of treatment
that suits you.
** Still, any doubts are present you can call me
through practo app. All questions are
welcomed.
*** HAVE A SAFE & PEACEFUL DAY ***
Answered
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