Formulary Monographs [CLONAZEPAM, 281208]
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CLONAZEPAM
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BENZODIAZEPINES (ANTICONVULSANTS)
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All forms of epilepsy including status epilepticus.
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Withdraw drug slowly. Avoid alcohol. Drowsiness limits chronic use.
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1 mg (500 mcg in the elderly) at night for 4 nights gradually increased over 2 to 4 weeks to a usual maintenance dose of 4 to 8mg daily ;maximum of 20mg/day in divided doses.
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