Compare Ambien vs. Klonopin
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Helps you sleep.
Ambien (zolpidem) aids in falling asleep and staying asleep, but it can be habit-forming and might be more likely than other sleep medicines to cause side effects.
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3.7/ 5 average rating with 1375 reviewsforAmbien
Controls seizures and helps you relax.
Klonopin (Clonazepam) is okay for occasional or short-term use (up to 4 weeks) for anxiety, and to treat seizures. Less severe withdrawal symptoms compared to similar drugs.
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3.8/ 5 average rating with 767 reviewsforKlonopin
Upsides
- Effective at helping people fall asleep faster and sleep longer.
- Extended release form is particularly good for staying asleep, and you can use it for longer than the immediate release form.
- Generic is available.
- Effective at relieving short-term anxiety and sleeplessness.
- Can be used together with antidepressants to manage anxiety disorders. Especially helpful for anxiety symptoms while you wait for an antidepressant to kick in (it can take several weeks).
- Can be used alone or with other medicines to treat seizures.
- Less severe withdrawal symptoms compared to other benzodiazepines.
Downsides
- Not typically used for long-term treatment because it can be habit-forming.
- Some people find that Ambien (zolpidem) becomes less effective over time.
- More likely to cause sleep-walking, sleep-driving, and sleep-eating.
- Might not be safe if you have problems with your liver, kidneys, lungs, or if you have a history of depression.
- Can cause memory problems, drowsiness, dizziness, and confusion.
- Can be habit-forming, so it's not typically used for long-term treatment, or for people who've had problems with drug or alcohol abuse.
- Most people find that it gets less effective over time.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Oral spray
- Sublingual pill
- Pill
- Dissolving tablet
Price
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Reviews
1375 reviews so far
67%
saidit'sworth it
50%
saiditworked well
16%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Ambien (zolpidem)?
Leave a review767 reviews so far
70%
saidit'sworth it
52%
saiditworked well
14%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Klonopin (Clonazepam)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
18possible side effects
- Drowsiness8%
- Headache7%
- Dizziness5%
- Allergic reactions4%
- Sinus infection4%
- Dry mouth3%
- Back pain3%
- Lack of energy3%
- Drugged feeling3%
- Diarrhea3%
- Sore throat3%
- Flu-like symptoms2%
- Racing heart2%
- Lightheadedness2%
- Depression2%
- Abdominal pain2%
- Constipation2%
- Rash2%
19possible side effects
- Somnolence37%
- Dizziness8%
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection8%
- Depression7%
- Fatigue7%
- Coordination Abnormal6%
- Ataxia5%
- Memory Disturbance4%
- Sinusitis4%
- Influenza4%
- Nervousness3%
- Dysmenorrhea3%
- Dysarthria2%
- Intellectual Ability Reduced2%
- Rhinitis2%
- Coughing2%
- Pharyngitis2%
- Constipation2%
- Allergic Reaction2%
Risks and risk factors
- Dependence and withdrawal
- Continuous use of Ambien (zolpidem) for 2 weeks or more
- Driving impairment
- Alcohol
- Taking other medications that make you less alert
- Less than 8 hours of sleep.
- Abnormal thoughts
- Undiagnosed psychiatric conditions
- Performing activities while asleep
- Taking Ambien (zolpidem) with alcohol or drugs that cause drowsiness
- Risk of falls and injury
- Higher dose
- Liver problems
- Taking Ambien (zolpidem) with other nervous system depressants
- Long-term use
- Elderly (70 years or older)
- Tolerance and dependence
- Taking more than the prescribed dose
- Taking longer than 4 weeks
- History of drug abuse
- Withdrawal
- Long-term use
- Pregnancy
- Driving impairment
- Alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Memory problems