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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Sep 26, 2017 Aly asked Why does clonazepam make me feel so sick? Is it side effects or is the dosage too small? I am presently taking .5mg a day. What is a safe dosage to take without turning me into a zombie drug addict? Answer Clonazepam, generic for the brand name Klonopin, is classified as a benzodiazepine type drug and is typically indicated for panic disorders and anxiety. The benzodiazepine class is a broad one containing over 10 different drugs including Valium (diazepam) and Ativan (lorazepam). All of the medications have the same mechanism of action but vary in their potency, onset of action and duration of action.In terms of the side effect you mentioned of feeling sick, that is a very common side effect within the class. It usually is a dose related effect meaning that higher doses tend to cause more side effects. Typically you want to start at the lowest possible dose and increase until you find effectiveness for what you are treating. In your case, you may want to consult with you doctor and decrease your dose until it's better tolerated. From there, slowly increasing (or titrating) your dose can help you avoid the nausea side effect you are experiencing. With many drugs, and clonazepam is no exception, your body takes a while to get used to the drug and too high of a starting dose can cause problems.In terms of dosage, it's tough to classify doses of benzodiazepines as exceptionally high. People have a
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