Klonopin is a brand-name oral tablet that’s prescribed for certain seizure disorders and a type of panic disorder. It contains the active ingredient clonazepam. Klonopin is not safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Keep reading for specific information about reproductive health and Klonopin. For a comprehensive look at Klonopin, see this article.
Taking Klonopin is not recommended during pregnancy. Harmful effects can occur if the drug is taken while pregnant.
In clinical trials, pregnant people who took benzodiazepine drugs during pregnancy had newborns who experienced various side effects. These included difficulty feeding, drug dependence, and withdrawal.
With dependence, your body needs the drug to function like usual. Withdrawal symptoms are side effects that can occur when you stop taking a drug that your body has become dependent on.
Klonopin is a type of benzodiazepine. So the effects mentioned above can occur if you’re pregnant and take Klonopin.
Pregnancy registry
A pregnancy registry is available for people with epilepsy who take Klonopin while pregnant. This registry collects information on the safety of taking Klonopin during pregnancy. If you’d like more information on the registry, talk with your doctor. You can also call 888-233-2334 or visit the registry website.
If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor before you take Klonopin. They can advise you on the risks and benefits of the medication.
Klonopin treatment is not recommended while breastfeeding. The drug is known to pass into breast milk. Klonopin may cause harmful effects in children who are breastfed. These include difficulty feeding, sedation, and insufficient weight gain.
If you’re breastfeeding or thinking about it, talk with your doctor before you take Klonopin. They can recommend ways to feed your child and possible treatment options.
Klonopin can cause harmful effects during pregnancy. If you’re sexually active and you or your partner can become pregnant, talk with your doctor about your birth control needs while you’re taking Klonopin.
For more information about taking Klonopin during pregnancy, see the “Klonopin and pregnancy” section.
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