klonopin
Prescribed for seizures
Klonopin is a brand name for clonazepam, a benzodiazepine prescribed for anxiety, panic disorder, and seizures.
Like other benzos, it has sedative effects and carries risk of dependence: The doctor started her on Klonopin for panic attacks.
Sometimes spelled lowercase in casual usage.
Sedative drug class
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- pillSolid medicine dose
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- doseQuantity of medicine
pharmacy · controlled substance · anxiolytic · anticonvulsant · GABA · half-life · milligram · generic
Mental health medicine
- epilepsyBrain disorder causing seizures
- seizureForcible taking or convulsion
- panic disorderRecurrent unexpected fear attacks
- psychopharmacologyStudy of drug-brain interactions
neurology · maintenance · taper · short-term · long-term · off-label · bipolar
State of near-sleep
- sleepinessState of needing rest
- somnolenceAbnormal urge to doze
- lethargyAbnormal drowsiness and apathy
- relaxationState of being unwound
tranquilizer · hypnotic · sedative · muscle relaxant · calming · stupor · grogginess · fatigue
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- fearEmotional response to threat
- worryTroubled mental state
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
tension · phobia · agitation · apprehension · dread · jitters · restlessness · hypervigilance
Act of taking away
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
- discontinuationFormal ending of something
physical dependence · psychological dependence · detox · cross-tolerance
benzodiazepine
Sedative drug class
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- pillSolid medicine dose
- tabletFlat portable computing device
dose · pharmacy · controlled substance · anxiolytic · anticonvulsant · GABA · half-life · milligram · generic · brand name
psychiatry
Mental health medicine
- epilepsyBrain disorder causing seizures
- seizureForcible taking or convulsion
- panic disorderRecurrent unexpected fear attacks
psychopharmacology · neurology · maintenance · taper · short-term · long-term · off-label · bipolar
drowsiness
State of near-sleep
- sleepinessState of needing rest
- somnolenceAbnormal urge to doze
- lethargyAbnormal drowsiness and apathy
relaxation · tranquilizer · hypnotic · sedative · muscle relaxant · calming · stupor · grogginess · fatigue · impairment
panic
Uncontrollable sudden fear
nervousness · tension · phobia · agitation · apprehension · dread · jitters · restlessness · hypervigilance · overwhelm
withdrawal
Act of taking away
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
discontinuation · physical dependence · psychological dependence · detox · cross-tolerance
klonopinAdderall
Amphetamine-based concentration aid
amphetamine · stimulant · methamphetamine · cocaine · Ritalin
klonopincognitive behavioral therapy
Treatment restructuring harmful thought patterns
CBT · exposure therapy · mindfulness meditation · talk therapy · psychotherapy