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Can Clonazepam Cause Liver Damage?

I am taking 0.5 milligrams of clonzapam 2 times a day my family has noticed a darkening of my face is this a side effect of clonzapam also should I be concerned about liver damage and a potential hepatitis diagnosis i have been taking this medication for close to 15 years
Mon, 29 May 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine.
It is used to treat certain seizure disorders and panic disorders.
No cases of acute liver failure or chronic liver injury due to clonazepam intake have been described.
You can check your liver functioning status by getting a Liver Function Test (LFT) done.
Kindly consult Physician with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate advice.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best and wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.,
MBBS., MD.
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Can Clonazepam Cause Liver Damage?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat certain seizure disorders and panic disorders. No cases of acute liver failure or chronic liver injury due to clonazepam intake have been described. You can check your liver functioning status by getting a Liver Function Test (LFT) done. Kindly consult Physician with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate advice. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best and wish you good health. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S., MBBS., MD.