How to use Clonazepam? (Klonopin, Rivotril) - Doctor Explains

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 21:06:35 +0000

In this video we will cover everything you need to know about Clonazepam, also known as Rivotril. This video is part of a video series on mental health problems. So for more mental health related videos check out this playlist:
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Generic name: Clonazepam.
Brand names: Klonopin and Rivotril.
Available as tablet, drops or injection.

How to use it?
Tablet: Swallow the tablets with half a glass of water.
Drops: put the number of drops you need to take on a spoon. Mix them with something to drink and drink it.
Injection: If you want to use it as an injection. Your doctor or nurse will administrate it.

Duration of use?
It is often discouraged to use Clonazepam for more than several weeks straight. As this can increase your risk for becoming dependent on this drug. Which means that you will get withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking it.

When to use it?
Clonazepam is part of a group of drugs called Benzodiazepine. It can be used to decrease symptoms of several medical conditions:
- Epilepsia
- Panic disorder
- social phobia
- And muscle cramps

What is the correct dosage?
The precise dose will depend on your specific indication of use, the side effect you might experience and the severity of your symptoms.Therefore always use the precise amount and frequency your doctor prescribed you.

- When treating epilepsy in Adults the initial oral dose is 1-2 mg/day. This can be slowly increased up to a maintenance dose of 2-4 mg/day. The maximum dose would be 20mg/day.

What are common the side-effects?
- Uncommon (affects 10 to 30 in 100 people): Drowsiness and fatigue.
- Rare (affects 1 to 10 people in 100): Slurred speech, difficulty concentrating, slowed thinking, memory problems, impaired coordination, double vision, muscle weakness, balance problems and dizziness.
- Very rare (affects less than 1 in 100 people): Nausea, diarrhoea, headache, incontinence, difficulty breathing, rash, itching, impotence, seizures and bruising.

Safety:
First of all be careful to combine clonazepam with alcohol. As this might increase it’s side effects.
In addition, it can be dangerous to drive while using this drug. As it can cause you to become drowsy, sleepy and/or dizzy. If you experiencing any of these side effects than please do not drive.
Furthermore, clonazepam can have interactions with other drugs your are taking. always discuss this with your prescribing doctor.

Pregnancy and Lactation:
Research shows that use of clonazepam could be dangerous. However, there are some exceptions. Therefore always discuss this with your personal doctor.

- Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -

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Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2021). Clonazepam.
2: Apotheek.nl (2021). Clonazepam.

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