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Clonazepam: Drug information

Clonazepam: Drug information
(For additional information see "Clonazepam: Patient drug information" and see "Clonazepam: Pediatric drug information")

For abbreviations, symbols, and age group definitions used in Lexicomp (show table)
ALERT: US Boxed Warning
Risk from concomitant use with opioids:

Concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages to the minimum required. Follow patients for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation.

Abuse, misuse, and addiction:

The use of benzodiazepines, including clonazepam, exposes users to risks of abuse, misuse, and addiction, which can lead to overdose or death. Abuse and misuse of benzodiazepines commonly involve concomitant use of other medications, alcohol, and/or illicit substances, which is associated with an increased frequency of serious adverse outcomes. Before prescribing clonazepam and throughout treatment, assess each patient's risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction.

Dependence and withdrawal reactions:

The continued use of benzodiazepines, including clonazepam, may lead to clinically significant physical dependence. The risks of dependence and withdrawal increase with longer treatment duration and higher daily dose. Abrupt discontinuation or rapid dosage reduction of clonazepam after continued use may precipitate acute withdrawal reactions, which can be life threatening. To reduce the risk of withdrawal reactions, use a gradual taper to discontinue clonazepam or reduce the dosage.

Brand Names: US
  • KlonoPIN
Brand Names: Canada
  • APO-ClonazePAM;
  • Clonapam;
  • PMS-ClonazePAM;
  • PMS-ClonazePAM-R;
  • PRO-ClonazePAM;
  • RIVA-ClonazePAM;
  • Rivotril;
  • TEVA-ClonazePAM [DSC]
Pharmacologic Category
  • Antiseizure Agent, Benzodiazepine;
  • Benzodiazepine
Dosing: Adult

Dosage guidance:

Safety: Reduce dose or avoid use in patients receiving opioids or with significant chronic disease (eg, respiratory compromise). Avoid use in patients with a history of substance use, misuse of medications, or depression (Ref).

Anxiety

Anxiety:

Anxiety and agitation, acute (adjunctive therapy or monotherapy) (off-label use):

Oral: Initial: 0.5 mg/day in 2 divided doses; may be given as needed or scheduled (Ref). May increase dose based on response and tolerability up to 4 mg/day in 2 to 4 divided doses (Ref). In severe agitation due to psychosis, some experts consider further increasing dose, if needed and tolerated, up to a reported maximum of 8 mg/day in divided doses (Ref).

Anxiety disorder (adjunctive therapy or monotherapy) (alternative agent):

Note: While FDA-approved for panic disorder, clinical trials also support use in other anxiety disorders (Ref). Generally used short-term for symptom relief until preferred therapy (eg, serotonin reuptake inhibitors) is effective (eg, 4 to 6 weeks, followed by tapering). Long-term, low-dose therapy (eg, 0.25 mg/day) may be considered in select patients when other treatments are ineffective or poorly tolerated (Ref). Use with caution in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder; benzodiazepines may worsen symptoms (Ref).

Initial: Oral: 0.25 to 1 mg/day in 1 to 2 divided doses; may be given as needed or scheduled. If needed, may increase daily dose based on response and tolerability in increments of 0.25 to 0.5 mg every few days (eg, ≥3 days); usual target range: 1 to 3 mg/day in 1 to 4 divided doses; maximum: 4 mg/day. To minimize daytime motor impairment and drowsiness, may be taken as a single dose at bedtime (Ref).

Myoclonus

Myoclonus (monotherapy or adjunctive therapy) (off-label use):

Oral: Initial: 0.5 mg/day in 2 divided doses; may gradually increase daily dose based on response and tolerability to a usual dose of 1.5 to 3 mg/day in 3 divided doses (Ref).

Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder

Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (monotherapy or adjunctive therapy) (off-label use):

Oral: Initial: 0.25 to 0.5 mg within 30 minutes of bedtime; usual dose range: 0.25 to 1 mg before bedtime (Ref). If well tolerated, experts suggest higher doses may be considered in absence of response; however, maximum dose is not defined (Ref).

Note: In patients with cognitive impairment, advanced neurodegenerative disease, or gait disorders, avoid use or reduce dose (eg, initial dose: 0.125 to 0.25 mg before bedtime) (Ref).

Seizure disorders, refractory

Seizure disorders, refractory (adjunctive therapy or monotherapy) (alternative agent):

Note: FDA-approved for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and resistant absence seizures; however, also used off label as adjunctive or bridge therapy in other seizure types, including myoclonic and atonic seizures and drug-resistant epilepsy syndromes (Ref).

Oral:

Monotherapy: Initial: 0.5 to 1.5 mg/day in 1 to 3 divided doses (Ref).

Adjunctive therapy: Initial: 0.5 to 1 mg/day in 1 to 3 divided doses (Ref).

Dosage adjustment: May increase dose based on response and tolerability in increments of 0.5 to 1 mg every 3 to 7 days to usual maintenance dose of 2 to 8 mg/day in 1 to 2 divided doses; maximum dose: 20 mg/day (Ref).

Tardive dyskinesia

Tardive dyskinesia (alternative agent) (off-label use):

Note: For reduction of dyskinesia and anxiety in milder forms of tardive dyskinesia in conjunction with appropriate therapy modification(s) such as tapering/discontinuing offending drug (Ref).

Oral: Initial: 0.5 mg/day; increase daily dose based on response and tolerability by 0.5 mg every 5 days up to 4 mg/day in 2 divided doses (Ref).

Vertigo, acute episodes

Vertigo, acute episodes (alternative agent) (off-label use):

Note: Reserve use for symptomatic relief of episodes lasting several hours to days (maximum duration: 3 days); chronic use may impede adaptation and recovery (Ref).

Oral: 0.25 to 0.5 mg every 8 to 12 hours as needed for up to 48 to 72 hours (Ref).

Discontinuation of therapy: Unless safety concerns require a more rapid withdrawal, gradually taper to detect reemerging symptoms and minimize rebound and withdrawal symptoms in patients receiving therapy ≥4 weeks or as appropriate based on patient-specific factors (Ref).

Low or moderate dose, no concerns for benzodiazepine use disorder: Taper total daily dose by 20% to 25% every week based on response and tolerability (taper increments will be limited by available dosage forms) (Ref).

Extended or high-dose therapy, or suspected benzodiazepine use disorder: Taper total daily dose by ~25% every 1 to 2 weeks based on response, tolerability, and individual patient factors (taper increments will be limited by available dosage forms) (Ref). Reduce dose more rapidly in the beginning, and slow the dose reduction as the taper progresses because earlier stages of withdrawal are easier to tolerate (Ref). The optimal duration and taper increment will vary; up to 6 months may be necessary for some patients on higher doses, and a taper rate of 50% every week may be tolerated in some patients (Ref).

Dosage adjustment for concomitant therapy: Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.

Dosing: Kidney Impairment: Adult

The renal dosing recommendations are based upon the best available evidence and clinical expertise. Senior Editorial Team: Bruce Mueller, PharmD, FCCP, FASN, FNKF; Jason A. Roberts, PhD, BPharm (Hons), B App Sc, FSHP, FISAC; Michael Heung, MD, MS

Note: Clonazepam pharmacokinetics have not been formally evaluated in patients with kidney impairment; use with caution.

Altered kidney function: Initial: No dosage adjustment necessary for any degree of kidney impairment (<2% eliminated in the urine as unchanged drug) (Ref). Titrate based on tolerability and response.

Hemodialysis, intermittent (thrice weekly): Unlikely to be substantially dialyzed (highly protein bound, large Vd): No supplemental dose or initial dosage adjustment necessary (Ref). Titrate based on tolerability and response.

Peritoneal dialysis: Unlikely to be substantially dialyzed (highly protein bound, large Vd): Initial: No dosage adjustment necessary (Ref). Titrate based on tolerability and response.

CRRT: Initial: No dosage adjustment necessary (Ref). Titrate based on tolerability and response.

PIRRT (eg, sustained, low-efficiency diafiltration): Initial: No dosage adjustment necessary (Ref). Titrate based on tolerability and response.

Dosing: Hepatic Impairment: Adult

There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer’s labeling; use with caution. Clonazepam undergoes hepatic metabolism. Contraindicated in patients with significant hepatic impairment.

Dosing: Older Adult

Avoid use, may be appropriate for seizure disorders, rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorders, or severe generalized anxiety disorder (Ref).

Refer to adult dosing. Initiate with low doses and observe closely.

Dosing: Pediatric

(For additional information see "Clonazepam: Pediatric drug information")

Dosage guidance:

Dosing: Dosing presented as mg/kg and a fixed mg dose; use caution. When dividing daily doses, may consider administering largest dose at bedtime to reduce somnolence.

Neuroirritability, agitation

Neuroirritability, agitation (palliative care): Limited data available:

Infants, Children, and Adolescents:

Patient weight:

<30 kg: Oral: Initial: 0.01 to 0.03 mg/kg/day in divided doses up to 3 to 4 times daily; increase dose to desired effect up to a maximum daily dose: 0.2 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses (Ref).

≥30 kg: Oral: Initial: ≤0.25 mg/dose 3 times daily; may increase by 0.5 to 1 mg/day every 3 days up to maintenance dose range: 0.05 to 0.2 mg/kg/day up to maximum daily dose: 20 mg/day (Ref).

Panic disorder

Panic disorder: Adolescents ≥18 years: Oral: Initial: 0.25 mg twice daily; increase in increments of 0.125 to 0.25 mg twice daily every 3 days; target dose: 1 mg/day in divided doses; some patients may require higher doses up to a maximum daily dose of 4 mg/day.

Seizures, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, akinetic, myoclonic, and absence; maintenance therapy

Seizures, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, akinetic, myoclonic, and absence; maintenance therapy:

Note: Clonazepam should be reserved for refractory cases and possibly in combination with other antiepileptic agents; clonazepam use as initial therapy has been replaced by newer agents (Ref).

Infants and Children <10 years or ≤30 kg: Oral:

Initial: 0.01 to 0.03 mg/kg/day in 2 to 3 divided doses; maximum initial daily dose: 0.05 mg/kg/day; increase in 0.01 to 0.02 mg/kg/day increments (not to exceed range of 0.25 to 0.5 mg depending on patient); titrate dose every 2 or 3 days until seizures are controlled or adverse effects observed (Ref).

Maintenance dose: 0.05 to 0.2 mg/kg/day in 2 to 3 divided doses; maximum daily dose: 0.2 mg/kg/day (Ref).

Children ≥10 years or >30 kg and Adolescents: Oral:

Initial: 0.01 to 0.05 mg/kg/day in 2 or 3 divided doses; maximum initial dose: 0.5 mg/dose 3 times daily; may increase dose by 25% or by 0.5 to 1 mg every 3 to 7 days until seizures are controlled or adverse effects observed (Ref).

Maintenance dose range: 0.05 to 0.2 mg/kg/day in 2 to 3 divided doses; maximum daily dose: 20 mg/day (Ref).

Seizures, rescue therapy of prolonged seizures and cluster seizures

Seizures, rescue therapy of prolonged seizures and cluster seizures: Limited data available:

Infants ≥4 months, Children, and Adolescents: Orally disintegrating tablet (ODT): Oral: 0.01 to 0.03 mg/kg/dose; maximum dose: 2 mg/dose; round dose up to nearest ODT tablet size (eg, 0.125 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg); in appropriate patients (clinician decision), may consider repeating dose after at least 5 minutes (Ref).

Dosage adjustment for concomitant therapy: Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.

Discontinuation of therapy: There is currently no standard method for the withdrawal of clonazepam in pediatric patients. In general, avoid abrupt discontinuation; gradually withdraw. Successful discontinuation of an antiseizure medication is dependent on several factors, including but not limited to: Time of seizure freedom, underlying reason for the seizures, neuroimaging abnormalities, underlying neurodevelopmental status, and medication to be withdrawn (including dose, duration of therapy, and other pharmacokinetic/dynamic considerations) (Ref). For other uses of clonazepam, unless safety concerns require a more rapid withdrawal, gradually taper to detect reemerging symptoms and minimize rebound and withdrawal symptoms (Ref). When managing panic disorder in adolescents ≥18 years, the manufacturer suggests decreasing the dose by 0.125 mg twice daily every 3 days until medication withdrawn.

Dosing: Kidney Impairment: Pediatric

There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling; use with caution (has not been studied in pediatric patients); titrate based on tolerability and response; in adults, due to <2% eliminated in the urine as unchanged drug, no dosage adjustment suggested with kidney impairment.

Dosing: Hepatic Impairment: Pediatric

There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling; use with caution. Clonazepam undergoes hepatic metabolism. Contraindicated in patients with significant hepatic impairment.

Adverse Reactions (Significant): Considerations
Anterograde amnesia

Benzodiazepines can impair explicit memory and produce short-term anterograde amnesia (ie, memory of information or events after drug administration). Retrograde amnesia (ie, events or information prior to drug administration) is unaffected. However, the magnitude of the amnesic effect from benzodiazepines differs among the various agents, depending on their pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic properties, route of administration, and dose. Anterograde amnesia is associated with higher doses, IV administration, and benzodiazepines with faster absorption and higher potency (Ref).

Mechanism: Dose-related. Benzodiazepines, including clonazepam, bind to the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-A receptor, subsequently increasing the frequency of chloride channel opening and producing GABA’s inhibitory effect throughout the CNS. The GABA-A receptor complex is composed of five subunits, each with multiple isoforms. Each receptor complex contains a benzodiazepine-binding site, which is classified into several types, based on the alpha subunit isoforms and clinical effects related to each type. The BZ1 receptor type, containing the alfa1 subunit isoform, is highly concentrated in the cortex, thalamus, and cerebellum, and is responsible for benzodiazepine-associated anterograde amnesia (Ref).

Onset: Rapid; during chronic benzodiazepine administration, tolerance appears to develop, and memory impairment is limited to a window of 90 minutes following each dose (Ref)

Risk factors:

• Specific benzodiazepine: Clonazepam, despite its high potency, is less likely to cause anterograde amnesia due to its low lipid solubility (resulting in slower absorption) (Ref)

• Higher doses (Ref)

CNS effects

Clonazepam can cause significant drowsiness and fatigue. Tolerance usually develops to its sedative effects. In addition, clonazepam has been shown to cause ataxia (usually transient) and psychomotor impairment (Ref). Benzodiazepines, in general, are associated with an increased risk of motor vehicle accidents and falls (particularly in older adults) (Ref).

Mechanism: Sedation is dose-related (Ref); benzodiazepines, including clonazepam, bind to the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-A receptor, subsequently increasing the frequency of chloride channel opening and producing GABA’s inhibitory effect throughout the CNS. Benzodiazepine-associated sedation are mediated by the alpha 1-containing GABA-A receptors (Ref).

Risk factors:

Sedating effects:

• Older adults (Ref)

• Higher doses (Ref)

• Titrating the initial dose too rapidly (gradual titration and dividing the dosing is preferred) (Ref)

• Concomitant use of other CNS depressants (Ref)

Paradoxical reactions

Paradoxical reactions, sometimes referred to as disinhibitory reactions or behavioral disinhibition, have been reported in children, adults, and older adults with benzodiazepine use, particularly in those with risk factors. Reactions are relatively uncommon and have been characterized in a number of ways, including increased talkativeness, excitement, restlessness, hyperactivity, sleep disturbances, hostility, rage, agitation, and/or aggressive behavior (Ref). In children, paradoxical reactions to benzodiazepines, particularly midazolam, have been most commonly described as agitation, restlessness, inconsolable crying, screaming, disorientation, and/or excitement (Ref).

Mechanism: Dose-related (potentially, although may also be idiosyncratic); exact mechanism is unclear due to limited evidence (Ref). One hypothesis has suggested that increased GABAergic activity in the brain from benzodiazepines causes a decrease in the restraining influence of the frontal cortex, thereby causing excitement, hostility, and rage. An additional proposed mechanism is that benzodiazepines can reduce serotonergic neurotransmission, subsequently causing aggressive behavior. Another mechanism is that in select patients with genetic variations in the GABA-A receptors, there is decreased GABA transmission with benzodiazepines which results in neuronal overexcitation manifested clinically as a paradoxical reaction (Ref).

Risk factors:

Benzodiazepines, in general:

Age-related (extremes of age):

• Children (Ref)

• Older adults (Ref)

Disease- or condition-related:

• Past history of aggressive behavior or violence (Ref)

• Alcoholism or history of alcohol use (Ref)

• Psychiatric or personality disorders, including affective disorder (Ref)

• Dementia (Ref)

Patient-related:

• Genetic predisposition (potential risk factor) (ie, variability in the density of the GABA-benzodiazepine receptors throughout the brain, a persistence of a juvenile pattern of benzodiazepine response in adulthood, or multiple allelic forms of the receptors with varying affinities for benzodiazepines have all been suggested as potentially playing a role) (Ref)

Other potential risk factors: Note: No established risk factors since evidence is limited (Ref)

• Higher doses (likely a risk, but not firmly established) (Ref)

• Parenteral benzodiazepine administration (potential risk) (Ref)

• Specific benzodiazepines (potential risk): Benzodiazepines with a higher potency (eg, clonazepam) and/or a short half-life (eg, alprazolam) are believed to carry an increased risk; however, it has also been suggested that there is no difference in risk among the various benzodiazepines (Ref) Of note, clonazepam is considered to have a relatively long half-life (usually reported at >24 hours for adults) (Ref)

Withdrawal syndrome

Therapeutic use of benzodiazepines, including clonazepam, is associated with a withdrawal syndrome in children and adults, particularly following abrupt or overly rapid discontinuation following regular use. Benzodiazepine-associated withdrawal symptoms can include new withdrawal symptoms or rebound symptoms, both of which are typically transient, short-lasting, and reversible. A persistent post-withdrawal disorder, which can be long-lasting, severe, and potentially irreversible, has also been described. In general, withdrawal symptoms are typically mild and characterized as anxiety, panic attacks, restlessness, insomnia and other sleep disturbances, irritability, poor concentration, confusion, nausea/vomiting, weight loss, tremor, diaphoresis, tachycardia, and muscle pain/stiffness. Severe symptoms such as seizure and psychosis may also rarely occur following abrupt discontinuation. Severe withdrawal may be fatal. Data are limited on persistent post-withdrawal disorders, but cognitive impairment; depression; anxiety; sensory disturbances (eg, tinnitus, paresthesia, skin sensations); motor disturbances (eg, muscle pain, weakness, spasms); and GI disturbances have been described (Ref). For clonazepam specifically, there are also rare case reports of new-onset withdrawal catatonia occurring after abrupt withdrawal of chronic therapy (Ref). Severity, onset, and duration of any benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome varies based on several factors, such as specific benzodiazepine administered (and its half-life), dose, and duration of use. However, in general, new withdrawal symptoms typically resolve within 2 to 4 weeks and rebound symptoms may last 3 weeks, but persistent post-withdrawal symptoms may last >6 weeks and take 6 to 12 months to completely resolve, and in some cases, persist for years (Ref).

Mechanism: Withdrawal; exact mechanisms are complex and unclear, but chronic exposure to benzodiazepines alters GABAergic neurotransmission (up/down regulation of gamma-aminobutyric acid [GABA]-A receptor subunits) and rapid or abrupt withdrawal results in underactivity of inhibitory GABA functions subsequently increasing excitatory nervous activity and likely contributing to symptoms associated with withdrawal (Ref). A role of glutamate receptors, including N-methyl-D aspartate (NMDA)-, alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole propionic acid (AMPA)-receptors, and metabotropic glutamate (mGlu) receptors, has also been suggested. In mice and rat studies, antagonists for glutamate receptors have shown the ability to potently suppress the withdrawal signs caused by chronic benzodiazepine administration (Ref).

Onset: Varied; onset of symptoms usually occurs within the first day following abrupt withdrawal of short- or intermediate-acting benzodiazepines (such a lorazepam). Long-acting benzodiazepines (such as diazepam) are usually associated with an initial onset of withdrawal symptoms 5 days following abrupt discontinuation (Ref). Due to clonazepam’s longer half-life (range in adults: 17 to 60 hours) and slower elimination, clonazepam is usually associated with withdrawal symptoms that are more delayed in onset; in a small number of patients receiving clonazepam for seven consecutive nights for insomnia, significant rebound insomnia was observed on the third withdrawal night following abrupt discontinuation (Ref). In general, persistent post-withdrawal disorder associated with psychotropic medications (eg, benzodiazepines) have an onset ranging from 24 hours to 6 weeks following a decrease, discontinuation, or switch (Ref).

Risk factors:

Benzodiazepines, in general:

• Abrupt discontinuation (rather than gradual dosage reduction) of a benzodiazepine used long-term (Ref)

• Higher doses (Ref)

• Chronic dosing (ie, intermittent dosing may reduce the risk of withdrawal symptoms) (Ref)

• Long treatment durations (Ref)

• Withdrawal-associated seizure: Predisposed patients (eg, brain damage, alcohol abuse, history of seizure, or those taking medications that lower the seizure threshold) (Ref)

Clonazepam specifically:

• Specific benzodiazepine: Benzodiazepines with a relatively longer half-life (usually reported at >24 hours in adults), such as clonazepam, are usually associated with fewer (and potentially less severe) rebound and withdrawal symptoms, particularly if tapered appropriately. High-potency benzodiazepines with short and intermediate half-lives generally have a higher risk for rebound, withdrawal reactions, and dependence compared to long-acting agents (Ref)

• Ultraslow acetylation of the clonazepam metabolite by the N-acetyltransferase (NAT2) enzyme (potential risk factor; single case report) (Ref)

Adverse Reactions

The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified. Reactions reported in patients with panic disorder, unless otherwise noted.

>10%: Nervous system: Ataxia (seizure disorder: ~30%; panic disorder: 1% to 9%) (table 1), behavioral problems (seizure disorder: ~25%), dizziness (5% to 12%), drowsiness (seizure disorder: ~50%; panic disorder: 26% to 50%) (table 2)

Clonazepam: Adverse Reaction: Ataxia

Drug (Clonazepam)

Placebo

Population

Dose

Indication

Number of Patients (Clonazepam)

Number of Patients (Placebo)

Comments

8%

0%

Adults

≥3 mg/day

Panic disorder

235

294

N/A

8%

0%

Adults

2 to <3 mg/day

Panic disorder

113

294

N/A

2%

0%

Adults

<1 mg/day

Panic disorder

96

294

N/A

1%

0%

Adults

1 to <2 mg/day

Panic disorder

129

294

N/A

9%

0%

Adults

≥3 mg/day

Panic disorder

235

294

Defined as "coordination abnormal"

7%

0%

Adults

2 to <3 mg/day

Panic disorder

113

294

Defined as "coordination abnormal"

2%

0%

Adults

1 to <2 mg/day

Panic disorder

129

294

Defined as "coordination abnormal"

1%

0%

Adults

<1 mg/day

Panic disorder

96

294

Defined as "coordination abnormal"

~30%

N/A

N/A

N/A

Seizure disorder

N/A

N/A

N/A

Clonazepam: Adverse Reaction: Drowsiness

Drug (Clonazepam)

Placebo

Population

Dose

Indication

Number of Patients (Clonazepam)

Number of Patients (Placebo)

50%

10%

Adults

2 to <3 mg/day

Panic disorder

113

294

36%

10%

Adults

≥3 mg/day

Panic disorder

235

294

35%

10%

Adults

1 to <2 mg/day

Panic disorder

129

294

26%

10%

Adults

<1 mg/day

Panic disorder

96

294

~50%

N/A

N/A

N/A

Seizure disorder

N/A

N/A

1% to 10%:

Endocrine & metabolic: Decreased libido (1% to 3%)

Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain (2%), constipation (3% to 5%), decreased appetite (3%)

Genitourinary: Dysmenorrhea (3% to 6%), impotence (≤3%), urinary frequency (1% to 2%), urinary tract infection (2%), vaginitis (2% to 4%)

Hypersensitivity: Hypersensitivity reaction (2% to 4%)

Infection: Influenza (4% to 5%)

Nervous system: Confusion (1% to 2%), decreased mental acuity (2% to 4%), delayed ejaculation (1% to 2%), depression (6% to 8%), dysarthria (2% to 4%), emotional lability (2%), fatigue (6% to 9%) (table 3), memory impairment (4% to 5%), nervousness (3% to 4%)

Clonazepam: Adverse Reaction: Fatigue

Drug (Clonazepam)

Placebo

Population

Dose

Indication

Number of Patients (Clonazepam)

Number of Patients (Placebo)

9%

4%

Adults

<1 mg/day

Panic disorder

96

294

7%

4%

Adults

≥3 mg/day

Panic disorder

235

294

7%

4%

Adults

2 to <3 mg/day

Panic disorder

113

294

6%

4%

Adults

1 to <2 mg/day

Panic disorder

129

294

Neuromuscular & skeletal: Myalgia (2% to 4%)

Ophthalmic: Blurred vision (2% to 3%)

Respiratory: Bronchitis (2%), cough (2% to 4%), pharyngitis (2% to 3%), rhinitis (2% to 4%), sinusitis (4% to 8%), upper respiratory tract infection (6% to 10%)

<1% (all indications):

Cardiovascular: Ankle edema, chest pain, edema, flushing, leg thrombophlebitis, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, pedal edema

Dermatologic: Acne flare, alopecia, burning sensation of skin, cellulitis, contact dermatitis, dermal hemorrhage, dermatological reaction, excoriation of skin, pruritus, pustular rash, xeroderma

Endocrine & metabolic: Gout, increased libido, increased thirst, loss of libido, weight gain, weight loss

Gastrointestinal: Abdominal distress, ageusia, dyspepsia, flatulence, frequent bowel movements, gastric distress, gastrointestinal inflammation, heartburn, hemorrhoids, hunger, increased appetite, motion sickness, sialorrhea, toothache

Genitourinary: Bladder dysfunction, cystitis, dysuria, ejaculatory disorder, irregular menses, mastalgia, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, urinary tract hemorrhage, urine discoloration

Hypersensitivity: Tongue edema

Infection: Candidiasis, fungal infection, herpes simplex infection, infectious mononucleosis, streptococcal infection, viral infection

Local: Local inflammation

Nervous system: Aggressive behavior, alcohol intoxication, ankle pain, anxiety, apathy, depersonalization, disinhibition (organic), disturbance in attention, excitement, falling, heavy headedness, hyperactive behavior, hypertonia, hypoesthesia, illusion, increased dream activity, insomnia, malaise, migraine, nightmares, outbursts of anger, pain, paresis, paresthesia, shivering, sleep disorder, slowed reaction time, suicidal ideation, twitching, twitching of eye, vertigo, yawning

Neuromuscular & skeletal: Arthralgia, back pain, bone fracture, foot pain, jaw pain, knee effusion, knee pain, lower back pain, lower extremity pain, lower limb cramp, muscle cramps, muscle strain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sprain, tendinopathy, tremor

Ophthalmic: Diplopia, eye irritation, hordeolum, periorbital edema, visual disturbance, visual field defect, xerophthalmia

Otic: Otalgia, otitis

Renal: Polyuria

Respiratory: Dyspnea, epistaxis, exacerbation of asthma, hoarseness, pleurisy, pneumonia, sneezing

Miscellaneous: Accidental injury, burn, fever, wound

Frequency not defined (all indications):

Nervous system: Drug dependence, suicidal tendencies, withdrawal syndrome

Miscellaneous: Paradoxical reaction (including, agitation, hallucination, hostility, irritability, sleep disturbance, vivid dreams)

Postmarketing (all indications):

Cardiovascular: Facial edema

Dermatologic: Skin rash (Munoli 2012)

Endocrine & metabolic: Dehydration, hirsutism

Gastrointestinal: Anorexia, coated tongue, diarrhea, encopresis, gastritis, gingival pain, nausea, xerostomia

Genitourinary: Nocturia

Hematologic & oncologic: Anemia, eosinophilia, leukopenia, lymphadenopathy, pancytopenia (Bautista-Quach 2010), thrombocytopenia (Veall 1975)

Hepatic: Hepatomegaly, increased serum alkaline phosphatase (transient), increased serum transaminases (transient)

Nervous system: Abnormal behavior (increased oppositional behavior) (Waslick 2006), anterograde amnesia, aphonia, catatonia (with withdrawal) (Oldham 2016), choreiform movements, coma, glassy-eyed appearance, headache, hemiparesis, hypotonia, hysteria, myasthenia, parasomnias (sleep-related eating disorder) (Ghosh 2018), psychomotor impairment (Wilden 1990), psychosis, slurred speech

Neuromuscular & skeletal: Dysdiadochokinesia, muscle injury (myotoxicity) (Han 2019)

Ophthalmic: Abnormal eye movements, nystagmus disorder

Respiratory: Chest congestion, respiratory depression (Channing 2012), rhinorrhea, upper respiratory system symptoms (hypersecretion)

Miscellaneous: Physical health deterioration

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to clonazepam, other benzodiazepines, or any component of the formulation; significant liver disease; acute narrow-angle glaucoma

Canadian labeling: Additional contraindications (not in US labeling): Severe respiratory insufficiency; sleep apnea syndrome; myasthenia gravis

Warnings/Precautions

Concerns related to adverse effects:

• Sleep-related activities: Hazardous sleep-related activities such as sleep-driving, cooking and eating food, and making phone calls while asleep have been noted with benzodiazepines (Dolder 2008).

• Suicidal ideation: Pooled analysis of trials involving various antiseizure medications (regardless of indication) showed an increased risk of suicidal thoughts/behavior (incidence rate: 0.43% treated patients compared to 0.24% of patients receiving placebo); risk observed as early as 1 week after initiation and continued through duration of trials (most trials ≤24 weeks). Monitor all patients for notable changes in behavior that might indicate suicidal thoughts or depression; notify health care provider immediately if symptoms occur.

Disease-related concerns:

• Depression: Avoid use in patients with depression because of concerns about worsening mood symptoms, particularly if suicidal risk may be present, except for acute or emergency situations (eg, acute agitation, status epilepticus) (Craske 2022).

• Glaucoma: May be used in patients with open angle glaucoma who are receiving appropriate therapy; contraindicated in acute narrow angle glaucoma.

• Hepatic impairment: Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment; accumulation likely to occur. Contraindicated in patients with significant hepatic impairment.

• Hypersalivation: Clonazepam may produce an increase in salivation; use with caution in patients who have difficulty handling secretions.

• Porphyria: Use with caution in patients with porphyria; may have a porphyrogenic effect.

• Renal impairment: Clonazepam metabolites are renally eliminated; however, the metabolites are inactive or weakly active; therefore, the clinical significance of metabolite accumulation has not been determined. Caution may be warranted if using in patients with kidney impairment, particularly if they may be more susceptible to clonazepam-related adverse effects (eg, elderly, use of concomitant medications with CNS effects).

• Respiratory disease: Reduce dose or avoid use in patients with respiratory disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or sleep apnea. Benzodiazepines may cause significant respiratory depression.

Concurrent drug therapy issues:

• Flumazenil: Flumazenil may cause withdrawal in patients receiving long-term benzodiazepine therapy.

Special populations:

• Debilitated patients: Use with caution in debilitated patients.

• Older adult patients: Older adult patients may be at an increased risk of death with use; risk has been found highest within the first 4 months of use in older adult dementia patients (Jennum 2015; Saarelainen 2018).

• Fall risk: Use with extreme caution in patients who are at risk of falls.

Dosage form specific issues:

• Phenylalanine: Some products contain phenylalanine.

Other warnings/precautions:

• Abuse, misuse, and substance use disorder: Counsel patients at increased risk on proper use and monitoring for signs and symptoms of abuse, misuse, and substance use disorder. Institute early treatment or refer patients in whom substance use disorder is suspected. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required.

• Appropriate use: Does not have analgesic, antidepressant, or antipsychotic properties. Worsening of seizures may occur when added to patients with multiple seizure types. Loss of antiseizure activity may occur (typically within 3 months of initiation); dose adjustment may be necessary. Periodically reevaluate the long-term usefulness of clonazepam for the individual patient.

• Tolerance: Clonazepam is a long half-life benzodiazepine. Duration of action after a single dose is determined by redistribution rather than metabolism. Tolerance develops to the antiseizure effects. It does not develop to the anxiolytic effects (Vinkers 2012). Chronic use of this agent may increase the perioperative benzodiazepine dose needed to achieve desired effect.

Dosage Forms: US

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product

Tablet, Oral:

KlonoPIN: 0.5 mg [contains corn starch, fd&c yellow #6(sunset yellow)alumin lake]

KlonoPIN: 0.5 mg [DSC] [contains fd&c yellow #6(sunset yellow)alumin lake]

KlonoPIN: 0.5 mg [DSC] [scored; contains fd&c yellow #6(sunset yellow)alumin lake]

KlonoPIN: 1 mg [contains corn starch, fd&c blue #1 (brill blue) aluminum lake, fd&c blue #2 (indigo carm) aluminum lake]

KlonoPIN: 1 mg [contains fd&c blue #1 (brill blue) aluminum lake, fd&c blue #2 (indigo carm) aluminum lake]

KlonoPIN: 2 mg [DSC]

KlonoPIN: 2 mg [contains corn starch]

Generic: 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg

Tablet Disintegrating, Oral:

Generic: 0.125 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg

Generic Equivalent Available: US

Yes

Pricing: US

Tablet, orally-disintegrating (clonazePAM Oral)

0.125 mg (per each): $1.30

0.25 mg (per each): $1.30

0.5 mg (per each): $1.30

1 mg (per each): $1.48

2 mg (per each): $2.05

Tablets (clonazePAM Oral)

0.5 mg (per each): $0.63 - $0.75

1 mg (per each): $0.63 - $0.86

2 mg (per each): $1.18

Tablets (KlonoPIN Oral)

0.5 mg (per each): $3.06

1 mg (per each): $3.49

2 mg (per each): $4.84

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Dosage Forms: Canada

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.

Tablet, Oral:

Rivotril: 0.5 mg, 2 mg [contains corn starch]

Generic: 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg

Controlled Substance

C-IV

Administration: Adult

To reduce somnolence, administration of one dose at bedtime may be desirable.

Orally disintegrating tablet: Open pouch and peel back foil on the blister; do not push tablet through foil. Use dry hands to remove tablet and place in mouth. May be swallowed with or without water. Use immediately after removing from package.

Tablet: Swallow whole with water.

Administration: Pediatric

Oral: To reduce somnolence, administration of one dose at bedtime may be desirable.

Orally disintegrating tablet: Open pouch and peel back foil on the blister; do not push tablet through foil. Use dry hands to remove tablet and place in mouth. May be swallowed with or without water. Use immediately after removing from package.

Tablet: Swallow whole with water.

Hazardous Drugs Handling Considerations

Hazardous agent (NIOSH 2016 [group 3]).

Use appropriate precautions for receiving, handling, storage, preparation, dispensing, transporting, administration, and disposal. Follow NIOSH and USP 800 recommendations and institution-specific policies/procedures for appropriate containment strategy (NIOSH 2016; USP-NF 2020).

Note: Facilities may perform risk assessment of some hazardous drugs to determine if appropriate for alternative handling and containment strategies (USP-NF 2020). Refer to institution-specific handling policies/procedures.

Medication Guide and/or Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)

An FDA-approved patient medication guide, which is available with the product information and at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2023/017533s062lbl.pdf#page=24, must be dispensed with this medication.

Use: Labeled Indications

Panic disorder: Treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia.

Seizure disorders: Monotherapy or adjunctive therapy in the treatment of the Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (petit mal variant), akinetic, and myoclonic seizures; absence seizures (petit mal) unresponsive to succinimides.

Use: Off-Label: Adult

Anxiety and agitation, acute; Anxiety disorder; Myoclonus; Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder; Tardive dyskinesia; Vertigo, acute episodes

Medication Safety Issues
Sound-alike/look-alike issues:

ClonazePAM may be confused with ALPRAZolam, cloBAZam, cloNIDine, clorazepate, cloZAPine, LORazepam

KlonoPIN may be confused with cloNIDine, clorazepate, cloZAPine, LORazepam

Older Adult: High-Risk Medication:

Beers Criteria: Clonazepam is identified in the Beers Criteria as a potentially inappropriate medication to be avoided in patients 65 years and older due to risk of abuse, misuse, physical dependence, and addiction. In addition, older adults have increased risk of impaired cognition, delirium, falls, fractures, and motor vehicle accidents with benzodiazepine use. Older adults also have a slower metabolism of long-acting benzodiazepines (eg, clonazepam). However, benzodiazepines may be appropriate in the elderly when used for seizure disorders, rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, benzodiazepine or ethanol withdrawal, severe generalized anxiety disorder, or periprocedural anesthesia (Beers Criteria [AGS 2023]).

Metabolism/Transport Effects

Substrate of CYP3A4 (major); Note: Assignment of Major/Minor substrate status based on clinically relevant drug interaction potential

Drug Interactions

Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the Lexicomp drug interactions program by clicking on the “Launch drug interactions program” link above.

Alcohol (Ethyl): CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Alcohol (Ethyl). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Alizapride: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Azelastine (Nasal): May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid combination

Blonanserin: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Blonanserin. Management: Use caution if coadministering blonanserin and CNS depressants; dose reduction of the other CNS depressant may be required. Strong CNS depressants should not be coadministered with blonanserin. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Brexanolone: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Brexanolone. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Brimonidine (Topical): May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Bromopride: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Bromperidol: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid combination

Buprenorphine: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Buprenorphine. Management: Consider reduced doses of other CNS depressants, and avoiding such drugs in patients at high risk of buprenorphine overuse/self-injection. Initiate buprenorphine at lower doses in patients already receiving CNS depressants. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Cannabinoid-Containing Products: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Cannabinoid-Containing Products. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Chlormethiazole: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Management: Monitor closely for evidence of excessive CNS depression. The chlormethiazole labeling states that an appropriately reduced dose should be used if such a combination must be used. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Chlorphenesin Carbamate: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

CloZAPine: Benzodiazepines may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of CloZAPine. Management: Consider decreasing the dose of (or possibly discontinuing) benzodiazepines prior to initiating clozapine. Monitor for respiratory depression, hypotension, and other toxicities if these agents are combined. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

CNS Depressants: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of other CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Cosyntropin: May enhance the hepatotoxic effect of ClonazePAM. Risk C: Monitor therapy

CYP3A4 Inducers (Strong): May decrease the serum concentration of ClonazePAM. Risk C: Monitor therapy

CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Strong): May increase the serum concentration of ClonazePAM. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Daridorexant: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Management: Dose reduction of daridorexant and/or any other CNS depressant may be necessary. Use of daridorexant with alcohol is not recommended, and the use of daridorexant with any other drug to treat insomnia is not recommended. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

DexmedeTOMIDine: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of DexmedeTOMIDine. Management: Monitor for increased CNS depression during coadministration of dexmedetomidine and CNS depressants, and consider dose reductions of either agent to avoid excessive CNS depression. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Difelikefalin: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Dimethindene (Topical): May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Doxylamine: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Doxylamine. Risk C: Monitor therapy

DroPERidol: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Management: Consider dose reductions of droperidol or of other CNS agents (eg, opioids, barbiturates) with concomitant use. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Esketamine: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Flunarizine: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Flunarizine. Risk X: Avoid combination

Flunitrazepam: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Flunitrazepam. Management: Reduce the dose of CNS depressants when combined with flunitrazepam and monitor patients for evidence of CNS depression (eg, sedation, respiratory depression). Use non-CNS depressant alternatives when available. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

HydrOXYzine: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Management: Consider a decrease in the CNS depressant dose, as appropriate, when used together with hydroxyzine. Increase monitoring of signs/symptoms of CNS depression in any patient receiving hydroxyzine together with another CNS depressant. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Ilaprazole: May increase the serum concentration of Benzodiazepines. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Ixabepilone: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Kava Kava: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Kratom: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid combination

Lemborexant: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Management: Dosage adjustments of lemborexant and of concomitant CNS depressants may be necessary when administered together because of potentially additive CNS depressant effects. Close monitoring for CNS depressant effects is necessary. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Lisuride: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Lofexidine: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Magnesium Sulfate: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Melatonin: May enhance the sedative effect of Benzodiazepines. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Methadone: Benzodiazepines may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Methadone. Management: Clinicians should generally avoid concurrent use of methadone and benzodiazepines when possible; any combined use should be undertaken with extra caution. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Methotrimeprazine: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Methotrimeprazine. Methotrimeprazine may enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Management: Reduce the usual dose of CNS depressants by 50% if starting methotrimeprazine until the dose of methotrimeprazine is stable. Monitor patient closely for evidence of CNS depression. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Metoclopramide: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

MetyroSINE: CNS Depressants may enhance the sedative effect of MetyroSINE. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Minocycline (Systemic): May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Nabilone: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid combination

OLANZapine: Benzodiazepines may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of OLANZapine. Management: Monitor closely for hypotension, respiratory or central nervous system depression, and bradycardia if olanzapine is combined with benzodiazepines. Use of parenteral benzodiazepines with IM olanzapine is not recommended. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Olopatadine (Nasal): May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid combination

Opioid Agonists: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Opioid Agonists. Management: Avoid concomitant use of opioid agonists and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants when possible. These agents should only be combined if alternative treatment options are inadequate. If combined, limit the dosages and duration of each drug. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Orphenadrine: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Orphenadrine. Risk X: Avoid combination

Oxomemazine: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid combination

Oxybate Salt Products: Benzodiazepines may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Oxybate Salt Products. Risk X: Avoid combination

OxyCODONE: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of OxyCODONE. Management: Avoid concomitant use of oxycodone and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants when possible. These agents should only be combined if alternative treatment options are inadequate. If combined, limit the dosages and duration of each drug. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Paraldehyde: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Paraldehyde. Risk X: Avoid combination

Perampanel: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Piribedil: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Piribedil. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Pramipexole: CNS Depressants may enhance the sedative effect of Pramipexole. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Procarbazine: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b: CNS Depressants may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b. Specifically, the risk of neuropsychiatric adverse effects may be increased. Management: Avoid coadministration of ropeginterferon alfa-2b and other CNS depressants. If this combination cannot be avoided, monitor patients for neuropsychiatric adverse effects (eg, depression, suicidal ideation, aggression, mania). Risk D: Consider therapy modification

ROPINIRole: CNS Depressants may enhance the sedative effect of ROPINIRole. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Rotigotine: CNS Depressants may enhance the sedative effect of Rotigotine. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Rufinamide: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of CNS Depressants. Specifically, sleepiness and dizziness may be enhanced. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Suvorexant: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Suvorexant. Management: Dose reduction of suvorexant and/or any other CNS depressant may be necessary. Use of suvorexant with alcohol is not recommended, and the use of suvorexant with any other drug to treat insomnia is not recommended. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Teduglutide: May increase the serum concentration of Benzodiazepines. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Thalidomide: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Thalidomide. Risk X: Avoid combination

Theophylline Derivatives: May diminish the therapeutic effect of Benzodiazepines. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Trimeprazine: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Valerian: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Vigabatrin: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of ClonazePAM. Vigabatrin may increase the serum concentration of ClonazePAM. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Yohimbine: May diminish the therapeutic effect of Antianxiety Agents. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Zolpidem: CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of Zolpidem. Management: Reduce the Intermezzo brand sublingual zolpidem adult dose to 1.75 mg for men who are also receiving other CNS depressants. No such dose change is recommended for women. Avoid use with other CNS depressants at bedtime; avoid use with alcohol. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Zuranolone: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants. Management: Consider alternatives to the use of zuranolone with other CNS depressants or alcohol. If combined, consider a zuranolone dose reduction and monitor patients closely for increased CNS depressant effects. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Reproductive Considerations

Therapy for anxiety should be individualized (BAP [McAllister-Williams 2017]); avoid the use of benzodiazepines for the treatment of anxiety disorders in patients planning to become pregnant (Larsen 2015).

Pregnancy Considerations

Clonazepam crosses the placenta (Schmidt 2023).

In utero exposure to benzodiazepines has the potential to cause harm to the fetus. Teratogenic effects have been observed in some studies; however, a clear association has not been reported and additional data are needed (Bellantuono 2013; Freeman 2018; Grigoriadis 2019; Noh 2022; Szpunar 2022; Tinker 2019; Wikner 2007). Exposure to a benzodiazepine late in pregnancy may cause neonatal sedation (hypotonia, lethargy, respiratory depression) and/or symptoms of neonatal withdrawal (feeding difficulties, hyperreflexia, inconsolable crying, irritability, restlessness, tremors). Data related to long-term effects on neurodevelopment are inconclusive (Chen 2022; Radojčić 2017; Sundbakk 2022; Wang 2022). Newborns exposed to clonazepam in utero should be monitored for feeding problems, respiratory depression, sedation, and withdrawal.

Therapy for anxiety during pregnancy should be individualized. Untreated or inadequately treated psychiatric illness may lead to poor adherence to prenatal care and adverse pregnancy outcomes (ACOG 2008). Benzodiazepines are not preferred when pharmacologic treatment for anxiety disorders is needed during pregnancy (BAP [McAllister-Williams 2017]; Larsen 2015), and when a benzodiazepine is needed, the use of clonazepam is not preferred. If possible, avoid scheduled doses of benzodiazepines in the month prior to delivery to reduce the risk of withdrawal symptoms in the newborn (Larsen 2015).

When treating pregnant patients for seizure disorders, monotherapy with the lowest effective dose and avoidance medications known to have a high incidence of teratogenic effects is recommended (Harden 2009; Wlodarczyk 2012).

Data collection to monitor pregnancy and infant outcomes following exposure to clonazepam is ongoing. Patients exposed to clonazepam during pregnancy are encouraged to enroll themselves in the NAAED Pregnancy Registry by calling 1-888-233-2334. Additional information is available at www.aedpregnancyregistry.org.

Breastfeeding Considerations

Clonazepam is present in breast milk.

Data related to the presence of clonazepam in breast milk are available from multiple reports (Fisher 1985; Iqbal 2002; Nishimura 2021; Söderman 1988).

• Breast milk was sampled on days 2 to 4 postpartum in a patient taking clonazepam 2 mg twice daily during pregnancy and after delivery. The highest clonazepam concentration in breast milk was 10.7 ng/mL. Clonazepam was also present in the infant serum. Authors of the study calculated the relative infant dose (RID) of clonazepam to be 2.5% of the weight-adjusted maternal dose (Söderman 1988).

• Breast milk was collected from one patient, 3 to 6 days postpartum who had been taking clonazepam 1 mg/day during pregnancy. Breast milk was sampled 2 hours after the maternal dose, approximately when the peak maternal plasma concentration occurs. Peak breast milk concentrations were 6.07 ng/mL. The authors of the study calculated the RID of clonazepam via breast milk, compared to the weight-adjusted maternal dose, 2 different ways – first by using the actual amount of breast milk ingested, then by using a theoretical milk intake of 150 mL/kg/day (the average amount ingested by an exclusively breastfed infant). The RID of clonazepam was 2.7% (based on actual intake) compared to 4.6% (theoretical intake) (Nishimura 2021).

• Breast milk and infant serum were sampled in a newborn with apnea, cyanosis, lethargy, and hypotonia observed at 6 hours of age. The mother used clonazepam throughout pregnancy and postpartum (dose not specified). Initial newborn clonazepam serum concentrations were 4.4 ng/mL. Breast milk clonazepam concentrations were 11 to 13 ng/mL between 72 hours after delivery and discharge. The child was breastfed. On day 14 of life, serum concentrations decreased to 1 ng/mL (Fisher 1985).

• A study that evaluated the presence of benzodiazepines in infant serum included 11 who were exposed to clonazepam during pregnancy and postpartum via breast milk (n = 10) or postpartum via breast milk only (n = 1). Clonazepam was present in the serum of 2 infants both exposed in utero and via breast milk (1.9 and 4.1 weeks of age). Clonazepam was not measurable in the serum of the infant exposed to clonazepam 0.75 mg/day postpartum only; testing occurred at 10.9 weeks of age following 10 to 12 feedings/day (Birnbaum 1999).

• In general, breastfeeding is considered acceptable when the RID of a medication is <10% (Anderson 2016; Ito 2000); however, some sources note breastfeeding should only be considered if the RID is <5% for psychotropic agents (Larsen 2015).

Drowsiness, lethargy, or weight loss in breastfeeding infants have been observed in case reports following maternal use of benzodiazepines, including clonazepam (Iqbal 2002; Soussan 2014). Adverse events following benzodiazepine exposure via breast milk were evaluated in a study of 124 infants (2 to 24 months of age). Clonazepam use was reported by 18% of their mothers. CNS depression was observed in one breastfed infant exposed to both clonazepam and flurazepam (Kelly 2012).

Breastfeeding during benzodiazepine therapy is not recommended due to the potential for drowsiness in the breastfeeding infant (Larsen 2015). Clonazepam has a long half-life and may accumulate in the breastfed infant, especially preterm infants or those exposed to chronic maternal doses (Davanzo 2013). According to the manufacturer, the decision to breastfeed during therapy should consider the risk of infant exposure, the benefits of breastfeeding to the infant, and benefits of treatment to the mother. Infants exposed to clonazepam via breast milk should be monitored for feeding problems, respiratory depression, and poor weight gain.

Dietary Considerations

Some products may contain phenylalanine.

Monitoring Parameters

Mental alertness, CBC, liver and renal function tests (periodically with long-term therapy), suicidality (eg, suicidal thoughts, depression, behavioral changes).

Reference Range

Relationship between serum concentration and dose is not well established. Therapeutic doses have been associated with serum concentrations of ~20 to 70 ng/mL (Patsalos 2018).

Mechanism of Action

Intermediate- to long-acting benzodiazepine (based on half-life) (Griffin 2013). The exact mechanism is unknown, but believed to be related to its ability to enhance the activity of GABA; suppresses the spike-and-wave discharge in absence seizures by depressing nerve transmission in the motor cortex.

Pharmacokinetics (Adult Data Unless Noted)

Onset of action: ~20 to 40 minutes (Hanson 1972).

Duration:

Adults: Classified as an intermediate- to long-acting benzodiazepine; classification based on benzodiazepines with a half-life of 12 to 40 hours as intermediate-acting and those with a half-life >40 hours as long-acting (Griffin 2013).

Indication-specific duration: Motor seizures: Infants and young children: 6 to 8 hours; older children: 6 to 12 hours (Hanson 1972).

Absorption: Rapidly and completely absorbed.

Distribution: Children: Vd: 1.5 to 3 L/kg (Walson 1996); Adults: Vd: 1.5 to 6.4 L/kg (Walson 1996).

Protein binding: ~85%.

Metabolism: Extensively hepatic via glucuronide and sulfate conjugation; undergoes nitroreduction to 7-aminoclonazepam, followed by acetylation to 7-acetamidoclonazepam; nitroreduction and acetylation are via CYP3A4; metabolites undergo glucuronide and sulfate conjugation (Patsalos 2018).

Bioavailability: ~90%.

Half-life elimination: Neonates: 22 to 81 hours (Patsalos 2018); Children: 22 to 33 hours (Walson 1996); Adults: 17 to 60 hours (Walson 1996).

Time to peak, serum: 1 to 4 hours.

Excretion: Urine (<2% as unchanged drug); metabolites excreted as glucuronide or sulfate conjugates.

Brand Names: International
International Brand Names by Country
For country code abbreviations (show table)

  • (AE) United Arab Emirates: Rivotril;
  • (AR) Argentina: Alerion | Ciclox | Clonagin | Clonasedan | Clonax | Clonazepam Cevallos | Clonazepam Denver Farma | Clonazepam Fabra | Clonazepam Genpharma | Clonazepam kilab | Clonazepam Lba | Clonazepam Lemax | Clonazepam northia | Clonazepam puntanos | Clonazepam rospaw | Clonazepan dosa | Clonazepan duncan | Clonazepan Monte Verde | Cloner | Diocam | Edictum | Induzepam | Leptic chobet | Nazepamclo | Neuryl | Olimer | Placidiax | Quazemic | Ribocler | Riuclonaz | Rivotril | Sedovanon | Sensaton | Solfidin | Tecepin;
  • (AT) Austria: Rivotril;
  • (AU) Australia: Paxam | Rivotril;
  • (BD) Bangladesh: Arotril | Clepam | Cloma | Clon | Clonatril | Clonil | Clonium | Clonzy | Clopam | Cloron | Comfy | Conpan odt | Denixil | Disopan | Epiclon | Lonapam | Lonazep | Miraclon | Myotril | Pandura | Pase | Rivo | Rivotril | Xioclon;
  • (BE) Belgium: Rivotril;
  • (BG) Bulgaria: Antelepsin | Clonareks | Clonazepam TZF | Rivotril;
  • (BR) Brazil: Clonetril | Clonotril | Clopam | Epileptil | Navotrax | Rivotril | Uni Clonazepax | Zilepam;
  • (CH) Switzerland: Rivotril;
  • (CL) Chile: Acepran | Bejowa | Celaxin | Clonapam | Clozanil | Crismol | Neuryl | Ravotril | Ropsil | Valpax;
  • (CN) China: Jing kang | Rivotril;
  • (CO) Colombia: Clonazepam humax | Clonazepam winthrop | Cloxal | Clozam | Coquan | Rivotril | Sedatril | Valpax;
  • (CZ) Czech Republic: Antelepsin | Rivotril;
  • (DE) Germany: Clonazepam neuraxpharm | Rivotril;
  • (DO) Dominican Republic: Ansiocol | Clonagin | Clonapam | Clonex cd | Diocam | Olan | Ribosan | Rivotril | Valpax;
  • (EC) Ecuador: Acepran | Clonagin | Coquan | Kriadex | Neuryl | Rivotril | Valpax;
  • (EE) Estonia: Antelepsin | Rivotril;
  • (EG) Egypt: Amotril | Apetryl | Clopam | Rivotril | Ronatril;
  • (ES) Spain: Clonazepam biomed | Clonazepam neuraxpharm | Rivotril;
  • (FI) Finland: Rivatril;
  • (FR) France: Rivotril;
  • (GB) United Kingdom: Clonazepam auden | Clonazepam neuraxpharm | Clonazepam Thame | Rivotril;
  • (GR) Greece: Aklonil | Clonazepamum/tzf | Clonotril | Rivotril;
  • (HK) Hong Kong: Pms clonazepam | Rivotril;
  • (HR) Croatia: Rivotril;
  • (HU) Hungary: Antelepsin | Clonapam | Clonazepamum tarchomin | Clonogal | Rivotril;
  • (ID) Indonesia: Riklona | Rivotril;
  • (IE) Ireland: Clonazepam rosemont | Rivotril;
  • (IL) Israel: Clonex | Rivotril;
  • (IN) India: Afd clona | Alcona | Anxipam md | Anxipar | Aplaz | Calmstay | Cergo | Cleps | Cloam | Cloapax | Clonabris | Clonafit | Clonam | Clonapax | Clonapax md | Clonarestil md | Clonaril | Clonasig | Clonax | Clonaxyl | Clonis md | Clonorest | Clonotril | Clonova | Clopam | Clopem | Clopz | Clorom 0.5 md | Closed | Closis | Closis md | Clotas | Clotrin | Cloze | Cloze md | Clozen | Clozep | Clozepam | Clozil | Cnzep | Convaclon | Emcloz | Eminaz | Epcon | Epitril | Epizam | Klonaz | Linotril | Logen | Lonacen | Lonafest | Lonavib | Lonazep | Lonna | Lozep | Meloprax | Melzap | Naaz | Naza | Noanx | Norep | Odzepam | Ona md | Onatril MD | Ozepam | Petril | Petril md | Prozepton md | Restovis | Rivotril | Sezolep | Somnex | Strozip | Switril | Zap | Zapiz | Zapnax md | Zee | Zeficar | Zena | Zepam | Zepam MD | Zocam-C | Zona;
  • (IT) Italy: Rivotril;
  • (JO) Jordan: Clonatril | Rivoram | Rivotril;
  • (JP) Japan: Landsen | Rivotril;
  • (KE) Kenya: Rivotril;
  • (KR) Korea, Republic of: Rivotril | Whanin clonazepam | Wi clonazepam;
  • (KW) Kuwait: Rivotril;
  • (LB) Lebanon: Rivotril;
  • (LT) Lithuania: Antelepsin | Rivotril;
  • (LU) Luxembourg: Rivotril;
  • (LV) Latvia: Antelepsin | Rivotril;
  • (MA) Morocco: Klonopin;
  • (MX) Mexico: Anzanera | Apoclopam | Clozenek | Clozer | Gabaclotec | Gabaclotec S | Kalinawa | Kenoket | Klodex | Kriadex | Pamazarina | Panazeclox | Retrozan | Rimastine | Rivotril | Zymanta;
  • (MY) Malaysia: Rivopam | Rivotril;
  • (NL) Netherlands: Clonazepam Sandoz | Clonazepam TZF | Rivotril;
  • (NO) Norway: Rivotril;
  • (NZ) New Zealand: Paxam | Rivotril;
  • (PE) Peru: Acepran | Anzatax | Clonapam | Clonazepan | Clonazz | Clopam | Coquan | Kriadex | Lomequin | Lonazep | Maxipax | Neuropasil | Neuryl | Neuryl plus | Rivopax | Rivotril | Sedapan | Sediflam | Zapiz | Zatrix;
  • (PH) Philippines: Clonotril | Rivotril;
  • (PK) Pakistan: Arsopam | C pam | Clepam | Clonaviz | Clonazee | Clonazerain | Clonze | Clonzi | Epitril | Epizep | Klozepam | Lonese | Magura | Medyo | Nazepam | Rakapam | Rivotril | Rospam | Tovir | U clon | Zaron;
  • (PL) Poland: Clonazepamum | Rivotril;
  • (PR) Puerto Rico: Klonopin;
  • (PT) Portugal: Rivotril | Zepacla;
  • (PY) Paraguay: Biozepan | Blortem | Clomeg | Clonagin | Clonapam | Clonazepam heisecke | Clonazepam polimed | Clonazepam rospaw | Clonazepan dasanti | Clonazepan dima | Clonazepan phi | Clonoten | Clopan | Crucial | Edictum | Levonam | Neuryl | Neuryl 0,50 flash | Plenium | Quietal | Rivotril | Sedalium | Sedigalen | Sulivan | Suprasedan;
  • (QA) Qatar: Rivotril | Rivotril Drops;
  • (RO) Romania: Antelepsin | Clonotril;
  • (RU) Russian Federation: Antelepsin | Clonazepan | Rivotril;
  • (SA) Saudi Arabia: Pms clonazepam | Rivotril;
  • (SE) Sweden: Iktorivil | Rivotril;
  • (SG) Singapore: Clonotril | Rivotril;
  • (SI) Slovenia: Clonazepamum tzf | Rivotril;
  • (SK) Slovakia: Antelepsin | Rivotril;
  • (TH) Thailand: Ancoril | Clonaril | Convolsil | Povanil | Prenarpil | Rivotril;
  • (TN) Tunisia: Aklonil | Pms clonazepam | Rivotril;
  • (TR) Turkey: Rivoclon | Rivotril;
  • (TW) Taiwan: Aclonax | Clonopam | Ripam | Rivopam | Rivotril;
  • (UA) Ukraine: Antelepsin | Clonazepam ic;
  • (UY) Uruguay: Clonalgin | Clonapine | Clonapine odt | Clonazam | Clonazepam Edictum | Clonoten | Flozepan | Neuryl | Rivotril | Solfidin;
  • (VE) Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of: Clonac | Clonatril | Clonex | Clonzep | Rivotril | Valpax;
  • (VN) Viet Nam: Alzocalm | Antaspan;
  • (ZA) South Africa: Clonam | Rivotril;
  • (ZW) Zimbabwe: Rivotril
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