Klonopin (Clonazepam) Street Price & Prescription Cost

Klonopin is the brand name for a prescription drug called clonazepam. Belonging to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines, it helps treat epilepsy and anxiety disorders such as panic disorder.

As a controlled substance, Klonopin poses a high risk of abuse and addiction. Like other controlled substances, it’s often sold on the street. The street price of Klonopin differs from its retail price.

Klonopin Street Price

Klonopin’s street price depends on a variety of factors, especially dosage. The drug comes in two forms: a tablet that you swallow and an orally disintegrating tablet that dissolves in your mouth. Both forms are available in 0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg dosages.

In general, a 0.5 mg tablet costs about $1, a 1 mg tablet costs between $2 and $3, and a 2 mg tablet costs between $5 and $10.

The drug may be cheaper in big cities, which often have high supplies of Klonopin, and more expensive in rural areas, which often have low supplies of Klonopin. That’s because higher supplies typically lead to lower prices.

Klonopin Prescription Cost

The exact cost of prescription Klonopin depends on the pharmacy. In most cases, though, a 30-day supply of Klonopin costs about $90 for 0.5 mg tablets, about $100 for 1 mg tablets, and $130 for 2 mg tablets. Your insurance may cover some or all of these costs.

You can further save on Klonopin by using a coupon or discount card. In addition, If you don’t have insurance, you could enroll in a patient assistance program (PAP), which helps uninsured or underinsured people afford medications.

You could also talk to your doctor about switching to the generic drug clonazepam. While it produces the same effects as Klonopin, it’s much cheaper. The average clonazepam price is between $15 and $30 per 30-day supply.

Your doctor may also suggest switching to a different benzodiazepine, such as Xanax (alprazolam) or Valium (diazepam). Depending on your pharmacy and insurance, these drugs may be cheaper than Klonopin.

Risks Of Klonopin Abuse

Because Klonopin can make you feel relaxed and happy, some people abuse it. Abusing Klonopin means using it in a manner not prescribed by a health care professional.

For instance, you might mix it with other drugs, take higher doses than prescribed, or take it more frequently than prescribed.

People who abuse Klonopin may experience worsened side effects, overdose, and addiction.

Worsened Side Effects

The most common side effects of Klonopin include:

• dizziness
• drowsiness
• blurry vision
• impaired coordination
• poor memory
• painful joints or muscles
• sexual dysfunction
• more frequent urination

Anyone who uses Klonopin may experience these effects. However, you’re more likely to experience them if you abuse the drug.

Klonopin abuse also increases your risk of rarer, more serious side effects, which include:

• trouble swallowing
• trouble breathing
• rash and/or hives
• swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, or throat

If you or someone you know experiences these more serious side effects, seek medical advice as soon as possible.

Overdose

Like other benzodiazepines, Klonopin slows down your central nervous system functions, including your breathing and heart rate. If you take too much Klonopin, these functions may slow to the point of life-threatening overdose.

Common signs of a Klonopin overdose include:

• extreme drowsiness
• mood swings
• confusion
• trouble breathing
• loss of consciousness

If you think you or someone you know is overdosing on Klonopin, call 911 right away.

A Klonopin overdose can be fatal, especially if you bought the drug on the street. That’s because many drug dealers sell fake Klonopin pills that actually contain fentanyl, an extremely powerful opioid responsible for numerous overdose deaths.

Klonopin Addiction

Klonopin addiction is a disease that makes you feel unable to stop using Klonopin. Although you face a higher risk of this disease if you abuse the drug, some people become addicted to Klonopin even when taking it as prescribed.

The most common symptoms of Klonopin addiction are tolerance and physical dependence. Tolerance means your body gets used to the effects of Klonopin over time. You’ll then need higher or more frequent doses to feel the desired effects.

Physical dependence means your body starts relying on Klonopin to function normally.

If you stop using the drug, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as:

• anxiety
• panic attacks
• irritability
• trouble concentrating
• trouble sleeping
• nightmares
• suicidal thoughts
• sweating
• shaking
• seizures

Other potential symptoms of Klonopin addiction include:

• mood swings
• loss of motivation
• loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
• doctor shopping (visiting multiple doctors to get multiple prescriptions of Klonopin)

Klonopin Addiction Treatment

People who show symptoms of Klonopin addiction should seek help at a substance abuse treatment program.

These programs can help you slowly and safely get Klonopin out of your system with minimal withdrawal symptoms. They can also teach you how to deal with Klonopin cravings and any mental health concerns that may have contributed to your substance abuse.

To learn more about Klonopin addiction treatment options, please contact Northeast Addictions Treatment Center. Our compassionate healthcare providers offer personalized, evidence-based services to help you stay drug-free.