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Your doctor and pharmacist should discuss several precautions of clonazepam (Klonopin) with you before you take it. These include:
- Do not take clonazepam (Klonopin) if you know you are allergic to it or any other benzodiazepine, such as diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (Ativan), midazolam (Versed), flurazepam (Dalmane), triazolam (Halcion) or any other benzodiazepine.
- Make sure you tell your doctor and pharmacist every other nonprescription substance (including vitamins, aspirin or any dietary supplements like valerian root or St. John's Wort) and any prescription drugs you are taking.
- Tell your physician if you have ever had glaucoma.
- Tell your doctor about your alcohol intake.
- Tell your doctor about your plans to get pregnant, if you are currently pregnant or if you are breast-feeding. Clonazepam might cause harm to a developing baby.
- Tell any doctor or dentist if you are taking clonazepam before undergoing a procedure or surgery.
- Talk to your doctor about any mental health changes you experience (depression, thoughts of suicide, etc.)
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