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Klonopin

Generic Name:clonazepam
Company:Roche Pharmaceuticals
Country:USA
 

Description:

Klonopin (clonazepam) is a benzodiazepin.
 
Indications:Klonopin is useful in the treatment of the Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, akinetic, and myoclonic seizures. In patients with absence seizures (petit mal), Klonopin may be useful after failing other traditional medication trials. Although not officially approved for treatment of mood disorders, it is sometimes used as a mood stabilizer.

Revised April 2009
 
 
 

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