What is Klonopin used for?

Answer by  carol (1241)

Klonopin is a drug that is seizures in epilepsy. It is also sometimes used to help treat people who experience panic disorder. It is a drug in the class called benzodiazepines.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Klonopin is the brand name for clonazepam, which is one of the benzodiazepines. Klonopin is prescribed for anxiety or panic disorders as well as seizure disorders. The drug serves to adjust chemicals in the brain that, when out of balance, cause these problems. It can be used to treat other conditions.

Answer by  Sunda (110)

It is typically used to treat seizure and anxiety disorders. As with many other psychotropic medications, off-label use is fairly common, though, so it may be used to treat other issues as well.

Answer by  MHuffman (80)

Klonopin or Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine typically used to treat seizure or panic disorders. It effects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. You should not use it if you have severe liver disease or if you are allergic to other benzodiazepines such as Xanax or Ativan. You should also not drink alcohol with this madication.