I'm not a dr, but I can quote from the ever so useful Wikipedia site:
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Special Caution Needed
* Children and adolescents (less than 18 years of age) - Treatment usually not indicated, except treatment of epilepsy, and pre-/postoperative treatment; extended clinical data for this age group is currently lacking.
* I.V. or I.M. injections in hypotensive individuals or those in shock should be administered carefully and vital signs should be monitored.
Patients at a High Risk for Abuse and Dependence
At a particularly high risk for misuse, abuse, and dependence are:
* Patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse or dependence
* Emotionally unstable patients
* Patients with severe personality disorders, such as Borderline Personality Disorder
* Patients with chronic pain or other physical disorders
Patients from the aforementioned group should be monitored very closely during therapy for signs of abuse and development of dependence. Discontinue therapy if any of these signs are noted. Long-term therapy in these patients is not recommended.
Long-term treatment with clonazepam should never be discontinued abruptly. It should be withdrawn gradually over a period of weeks or months.
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