Clonazepam is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines). It is used to treat a variety of conditions, including:

• Seizures: Clonazepam is used alone or in combination with other medications to control certain types of seizures.

• Panic attacks: Clonazepam is used to relieve panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks) ).

• Muscle spasms: Clonazepam is used to treat involuntary muscle spasms.

• Akathisia: Clonazepam is used to treat symptoms of akathisia (restlessness and a need for constant movement) that may occur as a side effect of treatment with antipsychotic medications (medications for mental illness) .

• Catatonic reactions: Clonazepam is used to treat acute catatonic reactions (state in which a person does not move or speak at all or moves or speaks abnormally) .

Clonazepam works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain and increasing the levels of a calming chemical in the brain called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) . It is available in tablet and liquid form and is taken orally. It is important to note that clonazepam has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. Therefore, it should be taken as directed by a doctor and for the shortest possible time.