Klonopin is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). It is thought that benzodiazepines work by enhancing the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Klonopin is used to treat certain seizure disorders (including absenceseizuresorLennox-Gastaut syndrome) in adults and children. ...
The initial dose for adults with seizure disorders should not exceed 1.5 mg/day divided into three doses. Dosage may be increased in increments of 0.5 to 1 mg every 3 days until seizures are adequately controlled or until side effects preclude any further increase. Maintenance dosage must be i...
Dosing & Uses AdultPediatric Dosage Forms & Strengths tablet dispersible: Schedule IV 0.125mg 0.25mg 0.5mg 1mg 2mg tablet: Schedule IV 0.5mg 1mg 2mg Panic Disorder 0.25 mg PO q12hr initially; may increase to 1 mg/day after 3 days (up to 4 mg/day in some patients) Seizure Disorders ...