Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine medication primarily used to treat seizure disorders and panic disorders. It has anticonvulsant and anxiolytic properties.
Medicine may interact with alcohol; which is completely unsafe. Avoid alcohol consumption.
For the well-being of your unborn child, it's essential to consult your healthcare provider before taking any medication during pregnancy. They can provide tailored advice to ensure the safety and health of both you and your baby.
While generally safe, use medicine in breastfeeding only if prescribed by a doctor for minimal risk.
Use medicine with caution in kidney disease; consult your doctor for potential adjustments.
Exercise caution in cases of liver disease and seek guidance from your healthcare provider regarding potential adjustments to medication dosage.
Avoid driving after taking medicine because of having severe side effects.
It helps calm the brain by enhancing the effects of a natural substance called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It acts by showing their effect on certain specific receptors present in the brain. This enhanced activity of GABA reduces excessive nerve excitement, providing relief from conditions like seizures, muscle tension, and anxiety. Essentially, clonazepam acts as a calming agent in the brain, promoting relaxation and helping manage various conditions.
Epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder that causes recurring seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizures can affect the body, emotions, and awareness in different ways.Anxiety is a condition that causes excessive fear, nervousness, or worry that interferes with daily life. Anxiety can trigger physical symptoms, such as rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, or shortness of breath.
Though memory does not get affected in everyone but in some cases the use of Petril has shown memory-related problems. The patient may complain of partial or complete inability to recall the recent past.
If both Petril and quetiapine are used together the side effects may increase. The side effects which may appear are drowsiness, confusion, weakness, breathing trouble, and ataxia (loss of full control of bodily movements).
The combination of Petril and zolpidem should be avoided as it may have increased chances of side effects. If both are to be used then dose of Petril should be reduced, to prevent side effects.
You should pay attention to any changes, especially sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. Keep all follow-up visits with your doctor as scheduled. Call your doctor as needed, especially if you are worried about symptoms.
The common symptoms seen after stopping Petril abruptly or reducing the dose too quickly include difficulty in sleeping, changes in mood, and increased sweating. It can also result in muscle pain, headache, shaking (tremor) or feeling restless, feeling very anxious, tense, confused, and irritable or agitated.
Petril is not used as a sleeping pill, as it may cause difficulty in sleeping.
If more than the recommended doses of Petril are taken, it can cause sleepiness, changes in speech, abnormalities in eye movements, and confusion. Coma may also occur but lasts only for few hours. Usually overdose of Petril is not life threatening.
You need to take Petril as long as doctor has advised you. Suddenly stopping it or changing the dose may cause seizures to recur. Long-term use may make you dependent on it so consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Both weight gain and weight loss have been reported with the use of Petril. However, these are uncommon side effects of Petril. Consult a dietician and follow a diet plan to maintain your weight.
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