Clonazepam: What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Clonazepam

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What are the possible side effects of clonazepam?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
• hyperactivity, agitation, hostility;
• unusual or involuntary eye movements;
• weak or shallow breathing;
• depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;
• chest tightness, fast or pounding heartbeats;
• painful or difficult urination, urinating more or less than usual;
• pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding; or
• new or worsening seizures.

Less serious side effects may include:

• drowsiness, dizziness, spinning sensation;
• memory problems;
• tired feeling, muscle weakness, lack of balance or coordination;
• slurred speech;
• drooling or dry mouth, sore gums;
• runny or stuffy nose;
• loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, constipation;
• blurred vision;
• headache;
• nervousness, sleep problems (insomnia);
• skin rash; or
• weight changes.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

Last updated:	July 30, 2008