Clonazepam for Seizure Prevention User Reviews

• sal...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 26, 2013

Clonazepam "I was prescribed this 6 months ago by an ER doctor after my first ever tonic clonic seizure. I'd been taking it for about 6 weeks before I could get an appointment with a neuro Dr. I was working, had no problems at all with it - actually was helping me sleep better and I didn't have any other seizures. The Dr took me off them & said it wasn't the right medicine. I tried 2 medicines by his suggestions and changed Dr's after bad reactions. The new doctor had me on 3 others that also gave me bad reactions - GUESS WHAT - now I'm back on them and I'm feeling like myself again & I'm not having any trouble at all. I just wish they would've listened to me to begin with."

• Epi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2020

Clonazepam "Was originally on 400 mg of zonisamide that started at 200 mg and still had breakthrough seizures. Was given 0.5 clonazepam. Worked great. Got taken off it for a study. When I was put back on, they gave me zonisamide and Vimpat. Still had seizures. Started clonazepam again. Seizure-free."

• Dbl...
• January 21, 2018

Clonazepam "This medication is helping me through several PTSD moments, it also helps me at nighttime to sleep, it keeps me calm, and keeps me from having seizures. It's great. Some people put down benzos just for the fact that they're benzos - they don't realize the amount of how much it helps some people."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 25, 2021

Clonazepam "At 12 years old, I was diagnosed with epilepsy after grand mal seizures. It took years of being on numerous epilepsy medications throughout the years. I am 47 years old, and finally, a different neurologist got the right combination of 2 medications that has changed my life in a very positive way. I take Lamictal twice a day (each 200 milligram tablets). The Lamictal alone wasn’t enough for my epileptic condition. My neurologist added the Klonopin 3 times a day (1 milligram tablets), and bingo, this is what has kept me seizure-free. I wish I never had to take Klonopin, as it makes me so tired, but I will deal with that versus having a grand mal seizure. It boggles my mind that this is considered a controlled substance, as I think, who the heck would want this? Who the heck would want to feel tired? Who would actually enjoy taking this if they didn’t have to? Unbelievable. Not fun at all by any means. My neurologist adding the Klonopin with Lamictal nailed down my epilepsy condition."

• sin...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 19, 2013

Clonazepam "I have taken Klonopin for at least 20 years now, and it is the only medication that prevents absences and myoclonic seizures. Sometimes I have breakthroughs, but not often. I vary in my doses from 1 mg a day to 3 mg at times due to needing a little more or less. Since I have been on it for so long, I am able to do this. I take it at nighttime because I cannot function during the day if I take it in the morning. I think I have been on every seizure medicine there is and have had nightmare stories concerning them, but Klonopin works the best for me. I believe every person is different, and what works for one may not work for another. I do have to put up with occasional side effects like bouts of insomnia and breakthrough optical migraines."

• Ron...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 21, 2018

Clonazepam "I've been on 2 mg, 3 times daily for the last 10 years for seizures and haven't had any problems with the drug. I've let myself run out in the past a few times, and the withdrawal is mild compared to powerful narcotic analgesics such as OxyContin or methadone."

• dj1...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 8, 2018

Clonazepam "I have a seizure disorder that isn't epilepsy. I had an incident where I had seizures back to back for days and was sent to multiple hospitals to try to help me. When I finally came out of them, I was on Klonopin and Keppra. Keppra alone wouldn't stop them from happening again, is what I was told by medical. I also read about Klonopin and know that it is prescribed for preventing seizures and happens to be good at stopping seizures that happen quickly back to back, or whatever it was that was going on specifically with me. I am glad something worked. I have never had anything so rough and weird happen to me. I love Klonopin because I also have anxiety and insomnia, both things that Klonopin helps and eases as well, which also could be triggers for seizures or symptoms of."

• shr...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 22, 2014

"I have been on Clonazepam 2 mg twice daily for about 23 years. I have had partial seizures since age 14 after a serious head injury. I was also on Dilantin, however, I wanted children, so after 10 years on Dilantin, it was discontinued slowly, and I remained on Clonazepam. I have been seizure-free for 22 years, except for some myoclonus activity during sleep. I have not had to increase my dosage, and the only time I had a seizure was the two times my doctors tried to decrease my dose to see if I could come off. Apparently, that is not in the cards. I have no side effects at this point in time, do not find it sedating. I have always taken as prescribed and also maintain a healthy lifestyle."

• Kee...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 18, 2019

Clonazepam "I have been on this medication for like 8 years, and it works great for me. When I start to have panic attacks or my nervous system is on overload, I take 1 to 2 mg, and it instantly calms my nerves. I did have an episode where my refill was due, and the pharmacy kept faxing my old doctor, so due to me changing doctors, I went about 6 days without it and ended up having a seizure for the first time in my life. I bit my tongue, and it really scared me. I can take up to 2 a day, but I, on some days, can go without. So I do when I can. I take them as prescribed. Anytime you feel like you need more, you beat it by decreasing your intake. I refuse to have another seizure! My neurologist recommends I stay on the medication, but I take it as needed. You can fight through addiction if you are mindful about the way your body feels and just accept that some days you will not feel very good, but by taking the recommended dosage is way better than nothing at all."

• Spi...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 31, 2015

Clonazepam "I was prescribed clonazepam by a VA psychiatrist because I was having jitteriness from an antidepressant (Paxcil). He prescribed 2 mg/day. I had been having seizures - later diagnosed as psychogenic non-epileptic seizures - for several years, and while taking clonazepam, the seizure frequency was reduced and almost completely stopped. All the regular epilepsy medications tried had no effect, only clonazepam has been effective in reducing or stopping my seizures. Paxcil, strangely, made me increasingly violent until I stopped it."

• Tac...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 26, 2018

"I have been on Klonopin 0.5 mg for 30 years of my life to control my grand mal seizures, epileptic seizures. I had had them consistently before Klonopin and they were a very scary part of my life. I've had them since I was four. I felt like I was falling into a deep hole that never ended, and sometimes I would look like a fish out of water. Other meds I was on had me drowsy and sleeping all the time. ... I didn't like that. I still may have some anxiety when I'm under pressure with work, but I get through it. I have a very serious question though. I have been on this medication for 30 years, per doctor's order, and it works fine. My boyfriend, now ex-boyfriend, told me the other day that I am addicted to this medication. How is that possible? This med saves me from having epileptic seizures! Is he right? Is being on this pill making me an addict or is he being ignorant and reading the Internet too much?"

• Sam...
• November 16, 2018

"Only thing that helps me. I suffered a lot before finding this drug. I don’t like drugs or taking them. I resist taking anything, even an Advil, even if I really need it. But this is the one I can’t really talk badly about. The only bad part is I’m scared to come off it if I wanted to one day. But any epileptic medication withdrawal is said to be just as bad. I take the lowest 0.25 mg dose daily for 5 years and didn’t have to increase. I’m just scared one day I will need to increase or have to withdraw. But we can’t live in fear, guys. Just don’t abuse this drug and use it only if very needed. I suffered for 20 years before finding it. I don’t like when people try to bash me for it when they don’t know what it’s like to have almost literal extra electrical currents in the brain. Do what’s best for you."

• Anonymous
• June 8, 2012

Clonazepam "Clonazepam is the only medicine that will take away a seizure or cluster of seizures within 15 minutes. I have tried a variety-a large variety of other medications, but unfortunately, none of them had worked."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 19, 2016

Clonazepam "Suppresses all stress on my nerves. I sleep all night without any interruptions. If you have to wake up early in the morning, take it early in the night hours. I've been seizure-free for 8 years since I've been taking clobazam."

• Pin...
• August 13, 2017

Clonazepam "Only thing that stops my very complex seizures. Tried almost everything, and it never helped. Terrible side effects until I was prescribed this since I was a teen. Easiest on my system and no side effects."

• Sle...
• April 11, 2008

Clonazepam "I had a problem with biting my tongue while asleep. Dr. said it was some type of seizure. I've been taking Klonopin for 15 years and only had to increase the dosage from 0.5 mg to 1.5 mg over this period. I take it at night and have no side effects that I can tell. Hope it keeps working as it does now."

• Ani...
• March 29, 2014

"I started this pill last Saturday, and it is so helpful. It has helped my seizures and literally stopped them in one day. It is so nice, and it makes me happier; I had gotten off Keppra, and within a week, it seems like I'm back to my old self, maybe even better. Try this medication."

• Kat...
• September 21, 2016

"As soon as I feel any sort of seizure coming on, I need only take a half to a full 0.5 mg dosage. Within 20 minutes, I feel a sense of calmness overcome me, and all of the strange sensations disappearing. For me, I'll get an intense tingling all over my body, my thoughts become rapid, my hands jittery, and my heart pounding (as my warning signs). Clonazepam has the ability to literally take that away, at least for me. It does make you a bit tired and at times forgetful. But is it not more worth it to be seizure-free and have some sense of security that you will be alright? I've been taking it for two years now, and although I am not a fan of taking medication, period, this is my one exception. I feel much safer knowing I have it on me."

• Lyl...
• February 19, 2016

"It is the only thing that has helped my seizure disorder. All other drugs seem to make it worse or mentally drive me crazy. I've been taking clonazepam for about a year now...only half of a 0.5 mg dose. I haven't had to up it. I believe it's because I try to only take it as needed, and usually only once per day. Depending on how I'm feeling, I will go a day or two without it. I think this is why my tolerance hasn't gone up. Highly recommend if you are suffering, being a little tired here and there is worth it compared to all of the nasty side effects the other drugs bring. Even though my doctor tried to argue with me on this and said I should only be on Keppra, I stand by what I am feeling first and foremost. Highly recommended."

• Ele...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 18, 2017

"Been taking clonazepam for more than 20 years for juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. Have always taken 2.5 mg/day. Haven't had any seizures since I started taking it. Sometimes I worry about the long-term effects of taking benzodiazepines but don't want to risk recurrence after all this time."

• Zoi...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 4, 2019

"I was prescribed this medication about 25 years ago, 1 mg, once a day for anxiety and depression, as I was going through talk therapy. It was like a miracle medication to me. It got me through the 2 years of therapy and changed my life for the better. I was severely depressed, and when I first started my talk therapy sessions, all I could do was cry. This medication helped me to realize that I didn't need to think so negatively about myself and my life. It took away my anxiety and helped me when I would have panic attacks, which were rare but I did have a few. I would say it has really helped me a lot for the best and helped me realize I am a human being who can be loved and cared about and deserves to live a happy life like everyone else."

• bat...
• June 11, 2010

"I was prescribed 2 mg Klonopin 4 times daily since October 09. It has worked wonders for controlling my anxiety, and as a bonus, I've had no seizures since being on the medication. I take Tegretol for seizures, which helped cut down the frequency but not stop. Since I combined taking the Klonopin with Tegretol, I've been seizure-free for 8 months. The longest period since 2002 and also am completely anxiety-free. Thanks."

• Ali...
• January 12, 2017

"Would not recommend for those with only generalized anxiety. To me, this pill calms the synapses in the brain in order to control seizures...as it does for me. It will not have the same effect on people who do not have overactive, sharp brain waves which cause epilepsy, period. However, if taken to calm the synapses, I see no harm in taking this medicine. I've been taking it for over 2 years now for my seizure control and haven't had to up my dose from 0.5 mg once daily. It makes me feel normal, calm, safe, and unparanoid. Taken in moderation, and for a reason that requires care brain wave-wise, this can really help you...as it has me. People with epilepsy are wired differently than those with only anxiety or insomnia. We need to remember that."

• mel...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 13, 2015

"Best anti-epileptic around - no side effects, unlike most of the other antiepileptic pills around, which have really bad side effects. --------- keeps the seizures right down and helps you feel OK and confident."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 10, 2017

"My epileptologist prescribed this (the generic wafer) .5 mg as my rescue medicine after my last grand mal 4 years ago on a plane - I couldn't be happier that I have this option. I take my regular seizure medicine - generic Topamax that I've been on for a long time - but this medicine has saved me from any more trips so far to the ER or seizures, either grand mal or partial. Whenever I get an aura, I know that I have something with me that has been successful. I've only used it about once a month or so, usually if I'm really tired, traveling, or stressed - the last one was during a dental procedure and I had tools in my mouth at the time, but it was quick to dissolve in my mouth and quick to take effect. Smooth sailing after that."