Can I Drink Alcohol While Taking Klonopin?
Alcohol and Klonopin® (clonazepam) are both central nervous system depressants (CNS depressants), which means they both slow the activity of the brain. Drinking alcohol while taking Klonopin may increase your risk for serious reactions and side effects. Therefore, it is generally not recommended to drink alcohol while taking Klonopin. Additionally, it is usually recommended that people who have mental illnesses avoid alcohol.