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Clonazepam: new uses and potential problems.

L S Cohen1, J F Rosenbaum

  • 1Clinical Psychopharmacology Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02114.

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
|October 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Clonazepam, a potent anticonvulsant, shows growing use in psychiatric disorders. This review explores its applications beyond epilepsy, including psychosis, side effect management, pain, and anxiety.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Clonazepam is a high-potency benzodiazepine primarily approved as an anticonvulsant.
  • Its therapeutic applications are expanding into various psychiatric conditions.

Observation:

  • The review examines clonazepam's utility as an adjunct therapy for psychosis.
  • It also considers its role in managing psychotropic medication side effects.
  • Potential applications in pain syndromes and as a primary treatment for agitation, atypical psychosis, and anxiety are discussed.

Findings:

  • Clonazepam demonstrates potential in diverse psychiatric contexts.
  • Its efficacy as an adjunctive treatment and for specific symptom management is highlighted.

Implications:

  • This review suggests broader clinical utility for clonazepam in psychiatric practice.
  • Further research may validate these expanded therapeutic uses.
  • Understanding treatment-emergent side effects is crucial for safe and effective prescribing.

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