clonazepam
noun
clo·naz·e·pam
klō-ˈna-zə-ˌpam 
: a benzodiazepine drug C15H10ClN3O3 used to prevent or control seizures especially in the treatment of epilepsy and to reduce anxiety in the treatment of panic disorder
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Some people with burning mouth syndrome will also take a clonazepam pill.
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
The most common treatment for burning mouth syndrome is clonazepam, a type of benzodiazepine.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Treatment options include medications such as clonazepam or stopping a medication that may lead to symptoms of REM sleep behavior disorder.9
No REM: Skipping Sleep Cycle
Skipping the REM sleep stage during a sleep cycle is possible, as is getting too little REM sleep per night.
—Daniel Combs, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024
Harper went on to note that the tests are not designed to detect oxycodone, methadone, or clonazepam.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
The most common treatment for burning mouth syndrome is clonazepam, a type of benzodiazepine.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Treatment options include medications such as clonazepam or stopping a medication that may lead to symptoms of REM sleep behavior disorder.9
No REM: Skipping Sleep Cycle
Skipping the REM sleep stage during a sleep cycle is possible, as is getting too little REM sleep per night.
—Daniel Combs, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024
Harper went on to note that the tests are not designed to detect oxycodone, methadone, or clonazepam.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
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clonazepam
noun
clo·naz·e·pam
(ˌ)klō-ˈnaz-ə-ˌpam
: a benzodiazepine C15H10ClN3O3 used to prevent or control seizures especially in the treatment of epilepsy and to reduce anxiety in the treatment of panic disorder
Note: Clonazepam is marketed under the trademark Klonopin.
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