KLONOPIN - (Clonazepam, Rivotril, Rivatri)
side effects and withdrawal symptoms
KLONOPIN is a highly potent anticonvulsant, anti-anxiety and muscle relaxant medication that is part of the benzodiazepine class of drugs. KLONOPIN also has a secondary effect on the neurotransmitter Serotonin. KLONOPIN is chemically related to hapten, a molecule that elicits an immune response when it has a protein carrier. One well-known example of hapten is urshiol, or the toxin found in poison ivy. KLONOPIN also decreases the processes in the cerebral cortex - the portion of the brain that is responsible for perception, memory and will.
KLONOPIN, like all benzodiazepines, alters the sleep architecture by reducing the amounts of restorative Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep and increasing the non-restorative sleep patterns. This can result in daytime drowsiness and poor cognitive function. KLONOPIN also depresses the tone of respiratory muscles, leading to sleep apnea.
A combination benzodiazepine and antiepileptic drug such as KLONOPIN should not be abruptly discontinued, but rather withdrawn through a slow and gradual dose reduction. Rapid or abrupt discontinuation can produce severe withdrawal symptoms and may even induce a seizure.
KLONOPIN like most drugs depletes the body of essential vitamins, minerals as well as Glutathione (the body’s master antioxidant). Glutathione is essential for a healthy immune system and the detoxification process. Low Glutathione levels are associated with immune and liver dysfunction, cardiac disease and premature aging.
This may explain why prolonged use of benzodiazepines can severely compromise our health. Dr. Jimmy Gutman describes Glutathione as “Food for the Immune System.” Replenishing the body of critical Glutathione levels not only helps to improve immune function, but also allows the body to detoxify naturally.
The POINT of RETURN Withdrawal Program was specifically developed to address the extensive depletion caused by KLONOPIN, while also providing support to the body and brain during the withdrawal process.
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POINT OF RETURN workbook provides safe physician written tapering guidelines that minimize the withdrawal symptoms. The book also provides potential Interaction Items to remove from your diet for KLONOPIN. Bananas, Turkey, Barley, Chamomile and many other everyday items can interact with KLONOPIN and make the withdrawal process more difficult.
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symptoms MAY include but not limited to:
KLONOPIN Side Effects May Include:
abdominal and muscle cramps, behavior disorders, convulsions, depressed feeling, hallucinations, restlessness, sleeping difficulties, tremors, Klonopin can also cause aggressive behavior, agitation, anxiety, excitability, hostility, irritability, nervousness, nightmares, sleep disturbances, and vivid dreams, abdominal pain/discomfort, abnormal hunger, acne, aggressive reaction, anxiety, apathy, asthma attack, bleeding from the skin, blood clots, bronchitis, burning sensation, changes in appetite, changes in sex drive, confusion, coughing, difficulty breathing, dizziness when standing, ear problems, emotional changeability, excessive dreaming, excitement, fever, flushing, fluttery or throbbing heartbeat, frequent bowel movements, gas, general feeling of illness, gout, hair loss, hemorrhoids, hoarseness, increased salivation, indigestion, infections, inflamed stomach and intestines, lack of attention, lack of sensation, leg cramps, loss of taste, male sexual problems, migraine, motion sickness, muscle pain/cramps, nightmares, nosebleed, overactivity, pain (anywhere in the body), paralysis, pneumonia, shivering, skin problems, sleep problems, sneezing, sore throat, swelling with fluid retention, swollen knees, thick tongue, thirst, tingling/pins and needles, tooth problems, tremor, twitching, upset stomach, urinary problems, vertigo, vision problems, weight gain or loss, yawning
KLONOPIN Withdrawal Symptoms May Include:
abdominal pains, aching, agoraphobia, anxiety, blurred vision, body vibrations, changes in perception, diarrhea, distended abdomen, feeling of unreality, flu-like symptoms, flatulence, food cravings, hair loss, heart palpitations, heavy limbs, increased allergies, increased sense of smell, insomnia, lethargy, loss of balance, metallic taste, muscle spasms, nightmares, panic attacks, paranoia, persistent & unpleasant memories, severe headaches, shaking, short term memory loss, sore mouth and tongue, sound & light sensitivity, speech difficulties, sweating, suicidal thoughts, tinnitus, unusually sensitive, fear
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure disease or illness.
