These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.
Klonopin
Question: I have been on Zoloft for about 5 weeks. To deal with the side effect of anxiety, the doctor put me on klonopin. Since I’ve been on Klonopin, I’ve noticed some shortness of breath. Is this a common side effect of klonopin?
Answer: Klonopin (clonazepam) is normally used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. It is included in the class of drugs called benzodiazepines. These include drugs like valium and librium among others. The most frequent side effects are usually related to central nervous system depression. This includes drowsiness, ataxia (loss of coordination), and behavior problems. As with most drugs, there is a long list of other reported side effects. These include shortness of breath (dyspnea). However, this is not a usual or common side effect of this drug.
