Clonazepam Overdose treatment

Does Klonopin interact with foods or drinks?

There are no known interactions between Klonopin and foods or nonalcoholic drinks.

Do not drink alcohol while taking Klonopin. The risk of serious problems such as severe dizziness, sleepiness, and trouble breathing may be increased if you drink alcohol while taking Klonopin.

Does Klonopin interact with other medicines (drug interactions)?

Always tell your healthcare provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.

In particular, make sure to discuss if you are using any of the following before taking Klonopin.

• An opioid, such as oxycodone, morphine, codeine, or fentanyl, which is a medicine used for certain types of pain
• Any other medicine that causes dizziness and sleepiness (e.g., prescription pain medicines, sleep medicines, medicines for anxiety, and antipsychotic medicines)
• Phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek, and others), which is a medicine used to control seizures
• Fluconazole (Diflucan), which is a medicine to treat fungal infections
• A tricyclic antidepressant, even if it is not used for depression
• A monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), which is a medicine usually used for depression or Parkinson’s disease
• Other medicines to control seizures
• Flumazenil (Romazicon), which is a medicine used to manage benzodiazepine overdose

Some other medicines may alter the blood levels of clonazepam. Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines that you take or have recently taken.

This may not be a complete list of medicines that can interact with clonazepam. Always check with your healthcare provider.