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What Causes Twitching Of The Body After Taking Klonopin?

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Question : Hello, I have been taking 1mg klonapin for a year and I notice every time I take it my body starts twitching. I am wondering if this is a common side affect. Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes Klonopin is known to cause muscle twitches.

Detailed Answer:
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Clonazepam is known to induce twitching in some individuals but this side effect is not very common. Reducing the dose will decrease it. You can reduce the dose to 0.75 mg and this should improve.

Thanks and Take care.

You are welcome to ask follow up doubts.
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What Causes Twitching Of The Body After Taking Klonopin?

Brief Answer: Yes Klonopin is known to cause muscle twitches. Detailed Answer: Hello thanks for asking from HCM Clonazepam is known to induce twitching in some individuals but this side effect is not very common. Reducing the dose will decrease it. You can reduce the dose to 0.75 mg and this should improve. Thanks and Take care. You are welcome to ask follow up doubts.