Klonopin / Clonazepam

Does Klonopin have a higher chance of causing heart palpitations compared to other benzos?

[cj29]

I am not a doctor, but I wouldn't think so.  Remember, that medications affect people in different ways, but for me when I was on Klonopin, it actually reduced my palpatations by calming my anxiety.

[Suboxer]

Thanks.. that's what I figured :-). Any third opinions?

[jakegorzen]

Sometimes there can be a Paradoxical reaction "Reverse of what it was intended for"

But its rare

Now..on the other hand, when you eventually quit.......you will probably get Palp's.

[Suboxer]

I don't use Klonopin daily. I use it PRN for anxiety, usually a maximum of three times a week (most weeks one). I don't intend on ever quitting - using at this rate does not beget a tolerance or dependency.

For the first time in my life I am taking a medication as prescribed.

[Suboxer]

Your post has been by far the most informative, and the spot-on answer I was looking for. I know a little bit about pharmacology, but not nearly enough to deduce possible effects/side effects and likelihoods thereof from the structure of a given benzo.

Damn, as I read that answer again, it sounds even better. Thank you very much. That is EXACTLY everything I was looking for in an answer; whether the cpam induced more palpitation, why it did so (physically), which benzos were most likely to induce it, and the mechanism of action behind it.

I have used xanax and valium before with no problems, so I should be fine on the klonopin, and I will rest assured even if they do trigger palpitations, it is harmless.

Thank you again for your priceless, spot on answer.

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