clonazepam
noun
clo·naz·e·pam klō-ˈna-zə-ˌpam 
: a benzodiazepine C15H10ClN303 used especially as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web According to the lawsuit, in 2019, Sarlo was taking various medications, including the sleeping pills Ambien and Sonata, the sedative Temazepam, the antidepressant Wellbutrin, the pain medication oxycodone, and the anti-anxiety drug clonazepam. 
Olivia Goldhill, STAT, 21 Apr. 2022 Saget was also positive for COVID-19 and was taking clonazepam, a prescription drug that helps treat seizures, panic disorder and anxiety. Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, 14 Mar. 2022 Saget was also positive for COVID-19 and taking clonazepam, a prescription drug that helps treat seizures, panic disorder and anxiety. Dory Jackson, PEOPLE.com, 16 Feb. 2022 However, a physician is likely prescribing a bottle of 30 clonazepam a month and probably 10 or so Percocet tabs. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 4 Jan. 2022 Addiction to benzodiazepines -- a class of drugs that includes clonazepam (Klonopin), alprazolam (Xanax) and others, such as diazepam (Valium) -- is common. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2021 Some years ago, one of her patients was prescribed a drug called clonazepam for an unrelated condition—and her burning mouth pain went away. Kate Baggaley, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2021 The suit alleges that between 2008 and 2016, Brennan overprescribed Witt with clonazepam in a manner inconsistent with the standard of care for osteopathic physicians. Garrett Andrews, oregonlive, 22 Dec. 2020 Commonly prescribed drugs like alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), and lorazepam (Ativan) are all benzodiazepines. Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 25 Sep. 2020 See More
Olivia Goldhill, STAT, 21 Apr. 2022 Saget was also positive for COVID-19 and was taking clonazepam, a prescription drug that helps treat seizures, panic disorder and anxiety. Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, 14 Mar. 2022 Saget was also positive for COVID-19 and taking clonazepam, a prescription drug that helps treat seizures, panic disorder and anxiety. Dory Jackson, PEOPLE.com, 16 Feb. 2022 However, a physician is likely prescribing a bottle of 30 clonazepam a month and probably 10 or so Percocet tabs. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 4 Jan. 2022 Addiction to benzodiazepines -- a class of drugs that includes clonazepam (Klonopin), alprazolam (Xanax) and others, such as diazepam (Valium) -- is common. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2021 Some years ago, one of her patients was prescribed a drug called clonazepam for an unrelated condition—and her burning mouth pain went away. Kate Baggaley, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2021 The suit alleges that between 2008 and 2016, Brennan overprescribed Witt with clonazepam in a manner inconsistent with the standard of care for osteopathic physicians. Garrett Andrews, oregonlive, 22 Dec. 2020 Commonly prescribed drugs like alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), and lorazepam (Ativan) are all benzodiazepines. Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 25 Sep. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
chlor- + phenyl + -azepam (as in diazepam)
First Known Use
1970, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
clonazepam
noun
clo·naz·e·pam (ˌ)klō-ˈnaz-ə-ˌpam
: a benzodiazepine C15H10ClN3O3 used to prevent or control seizures especially in the treatment of epilepsy and to reduce anxiety in the treatment of panic disorder