Clonazepam Overdose WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Clonazepam Overdose
Accidentally or intentionally taking more clonazepam (Klonopin) than prescribed is known as a clonazepam overdose. Symptoms of clonazepam overdose vary, depending upon how much of the medication was ingested, and the length of time since the overdose occurred. Common symptoms of clonazepam overdose include: slowed reflexes, confusion, drowsiness, and even coma.1
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- Low blood pressure, dizziness, and an unsteady gait are also indications that a person may have taken too much clonazepam.2
- The risk of death is typically low with a clonazepam overdose; however, if the medication is combined with alcohol the risks are greater.2
- Flumazenil is commonly used to treat a clonazepam overdose.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ eMedTV: Clonazepam Overdose
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Medic8.com: Clonazepam: Overdose
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
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