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Clonazepam

People mainly take Clonazepam for anxiety, focus, energy. Based on 13 first-hand reports and 101 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #309 of 1,974 overall.

34
User score
Mixed
23% positive8% mixed15% negative54% unclear

Of reports that state an outcome, 50% are positive.

Clinical research
AStrong research base
101
meta-analyses
133
RCTs
4,483
papers

What Clonazepam does, according to users

Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.

2 more with fewer than 3 reports
betterno changeworse

What the research says

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.

AStrong research base

3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.

JAMA Netw Open · 2024 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Drug Efficacy in the Treatment of Antipsychotic-Induced Akathisia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

Conclusion: In this systematic review and network meta-analysis, mirtazapine, biperiden, and vitamin B6 were associated with the greatest efficacy for AIA, with vitamin B6 having the best efficacy and tolerance profile. Trazodone, mianserin, and propranolol appeared as effective alternatives with slightly less favorable efficacy and tolerance profiles. These findings should assist prescribers in selecting an appropriate medication for treating AIA.

PubMed 38451521 ↗
Cephalalgia · 2022 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
A systematic review of treatment for patients with burning mouth syndrome

Conclusion: A more significant volume in terms of sample size, multi-centres, and multi-arm comparison of therapeutic agents with placebo and longitudinal follow-up studies is recommended to establish a standardised burning mouth syndrome treatment protocol. Further studies are required to assess the analgesic benefits of topical clonazepam and capsaicin, alternative medicines with neurodegenerative prevention capability and psychology support in treating burning mouth syndrome and reducing systemic adverse drug reactions.Registration International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO):Pro

PubMed 34404247 ↗
Int J Environ Res Public Health · 2022 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
The Effects of Pharmacological Treatment of Nightmares: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trials

Conclusion: The synthetic cannabinoid nabilone (one study) showed the highest effect size (g = 1.86), followed by the histamine H1-antagonist hydroxyzine (one study), and prazosin (10 studies), with effect sizes of g = 1.17 and g = 0.54, respectively. Findings and limitations are discussed, and recommendations for future studies are provided.

PubMed 36613097 ↗

Dosage people report

As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.

0.5 mgdaily
very low dosea few days a week
low dosageslonger time
1 mgdaily

Reported side effects

How often each side effect came up across all reports.

dependence ×1

What users say

Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.

“low dose of clonazepam everyday (0,5 mg) to reduce my anxiety and stress level”
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“when I don't take clonazepam to sleep”
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“Lexapro, Quetiapin, Clonazepam, Sertraline, Modafinil”
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“No. Not if you use them properly.”
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“I'm currently somewhat dependent on clonazepam. Do you have any reccomendations for how to get off or what would help manage withdrawal and recovery?”
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Top discussions (5)

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