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Does Clonazepam Cause Excessive Sleepiness?

I am taking clonazepan torch lozenges for burning mouth syndrome . I seem to be a little sleepe later in the day after my second dose . I rinse in my mouth and then split it out after 3 min according to the directions . Is this one if the side effects ? It does help for a short time .
Sat, 29 Jun 2019
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Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.

In my opinion, thereis no reason to be worried and usually this is just temporary and self limiting. Excessive daytime sleepiness is common issues and should be considered in this case..
Excessive daytime sleepiness may be caused by conditions such sleep deprivation, metabolic disturbances, sleep apnoea, medications, neurological disorders such seizures and psychiatric disorders such depression. If emotional causes are ruled out then some tests can be done to confirm the diagnosis.

In my opinion, polysomnography ( sleep study ), is one of the necessary examinations in order to achieve a correct diagnosis.
Please discuss with primary care Doctor about these issues.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Does Clonazepam Cause Excessive Sleepiness?

Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic. I have read your question and understand your concerns. In my opinion, thereis no reason to be worried and usually this is just temporary and self limiting. Excessive daytime sleepiness is common issues and should be considered in this case.. Excessive daytime sleepiness may be caused by conditions such sleep deprivation, metabolic disturbances, sleep apnoea, medications, neurological disorders such seizures and psychiatric disorders such depression. If emotional causes are ruled out then some tests can be done to confirm the diagnosis. In my opinion, polysomnography ( sleep study ), is one of the necessary examinations in order to achieve a correct diagnosis. Please discuss with primary care Doctor about these issues. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.