Shakiness, shortness of breath, nausea and other physical effects may occur along with psychological effects such as mood swings, increased anxiety, agitation, and depression if a person abruptly stops taking clonazepam.

Clonazepam may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• drowsiness.
• dizziness.
• unsteadiness.
• problems with coordination.
• difficulty thinking or remembering.
• increased saliva.
• muscle or joint pain.
• frequent urination.

Some people experience unintended weight loss on this drug, while other people find it more difficult to exercise when taking clonazepam.

Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine. It is approved for the treatment of panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia), as well as certain types of seizure disorders. However, benzodiazepines are also commonly used to treat difficulty sleeping and alcohol withdrawal.

Klonopin should not be relied on for prolonged periods of time, and it is safest when used for short durations of time – less than two weeks. If people have been using or abusing the drug for longer and exhibit some of the symptoms of addiction, they are probably dependent on it.

In general, these symptoms last between five and 28 days. It isn’t unusual for these symptoms to last for several months. The majority of the benzo belly withdrawal symptoms occur during this phase. This is the time when benzo withdrawal symptoms need to be treated the most.

Adults—At first, 0.25 milligram (mg) 2 times per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 4 mg per day.

Clonazepam belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines. It works by increasing levels of a calming chemical, gamma-amino-butyric-acid (GABA), in your brain. Depending on your health condition, this can relieve anxiety, stop seizures and fits or relax tense muscles.