Comparing Clonazepam vs Lexapro
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Prescription only
Clonazepam may reduce seizure frequency in specific seizure disorders and can be used short-term for panic disorder, to relieve anxiety, or to sedate. When used long-term it can cause dependence and... View more |
Prescription only
Lexapro is an effective antidepressant that may have less potential for adverse effects than other SSRI antidepressants. Prescribed for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Anxiety, Major Depressive... View more |
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Clonazepam has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from a total of 1996 ratings on Drugs.com. 78% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
Lexapro has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 2207 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: clonazepam side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Lexapro side effects in more detail. |
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| Klonopin |
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40 hours |
32 hours |
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Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 493 drugs are known to interact with clonazepam:
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A total of 672 drugs are known to interact with Lexapro:
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June 04, 1975 |
August 14, 2002 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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