Clonazepam side effects

List of side effects
Most frequent side effects Neurologic Psychiatric Respiratory Cardiovascular Dermatologic Gastrointestinal Genitourinary Musculoskeletal Miscellaneous Hematopoietic Hepatic

Most frequent side effects
The most frequently occurring side effects of Clonazepam are referable to CNS depression. Experience in treatment of seizures has shown that drowsiness has occurred in approximately 50% of patients and ataxia in approximately 30%. In some cases, these may diminish with time; behavior problems have been noted in approximately 25% of patients. Return to top

Neurologic
Abnormal eye movements, aphonia, choreiform movements, coma, diplopia, dysarthria, dysdiadochokinesis, “glassy-eyed” appearance, headache, hemiparesis, hypotonia, nystagmus, respiratory depression, slurred speech, tremor, vertigo  Return to top

Psychiatric
Confusion, depression, amnesia, hallucinations, hysteria, increased libido, insomnia, psychosis, suicidal attempt (the behavior effects are more likely to occur in patients with a history of psychiatric disturbances). The following paradoxical reactions have been observed: excitability, irritability, aggressive behavior, agitation, nervousness, hostility, anxiety, sleep disturbances, nightmares and vivid dreams. Return to top

Respiratory
Chest congestion, rhinorrhea, shortness of breath, hypersecretion in upper respiratory passages. Return to top

Cardiovascular
Palpitations  Return to top

Dermatologic
Hair loss, hirsutism, skin rash, ankle and facial edema. Return to top

Gastrointestinal
Anorexia, coated tongue, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, encopresis, gastritis, increased appetite, nausea, sore gums. Return to top

Genitourinary
Dysuria, enuresis, nocturia, urinary retention.Return to top

Musculoskeletal
Muscle weakness, pains. Return to top

Miscellaneous
Dehydration, general deterioration, fever, lymphadenopathy, weight loss or gain. Return to top

Hematopoietic
Anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia. Return to top

Hepatic
Hepatomegaly, transient elevations of serum transaminases and alkaline phosphatase. Return to top