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Klonopin vs. Unisom

Clonazepam (Klonopin) is a benzodiazepine. It's approved to treat seizures in adults and children, and panic disorder in adults only. Clonazepam (Klonopin) is taken by mouth, typically two or three times a day. It's also available as orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs) for people who have trouble swallowing. Some common side effects of this medication include drowsiness, dizziness, and poor movement control. Before stopping clonazepam (Klonopin), speak with your prescriber to come up with a plan to lower your dose slowly over time to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

• Panic disorder
• Seizures

Seizures:

• Drowsiness (50%)
• Poor movement control, clumsiness (30%)
• Behavior problems (25%)

Panic Disorder:

• Drowsiness (up to 50%)
• Dizziness (up to 12%)
• Runny nose, sore throat, and other symptoms of a respiratory infection (up to 10%)
• Extreme tiredness (up to 9%)
• Poor movement control, clumsiness (up to 9%)
• Depression (up to 8%)

• Sedation and difficulty breathing
• Potential for misuse, addiction, dependence, and withdrawal
• Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
• Effect on driving and concentration
• Harm to babies
• Worsening of seizures

Doxylamine succinate (Unisom SleepTabs) is an over-the-counter antihistamine that can be taken by adults and children ages 12 years and older who are having trouble falling asleep. It's a sleep aid that works by blocking certain chemicals (histamine) in your body. Doxylamine (Unisom SleepTabs) is taken by mouth once a day, about 30 minutes before bedtime. The most common side effect of this medication is next-day sleepiness.

• Trouble falling asleep (insomnia)

• Sleepiness
• Difficulty concentrating
• Dizziness

• Extreme sleepiness
• Worsening of medical conditions
• Accidental overdose