Klonopin and Pneumothorax - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pneumothorax is reported as a side effect among people who take Klonopin (clonazepam), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Percocet, and have Bone density abnormal.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pneumothorax when taking Klonopin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 59,526 people who have side effects when taking Klonopin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Klonopin?

Klonopin has active ingredients of clonazepam. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 65,112 Klonopin users. Check the latest studies of Klonopin.

What is Pneumothorax?

Pneumothorax (the presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung) is found to be associated with 1,240 drugs and 1,345 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pneumothorax.

On Aug, 02, 2026

59,526 people reported to have side effects when taking Klonopin.
Among them, 88 people (0.15%) have Pneumothorax.

Among these 88 people:

How long have people been on Klonopin when they have Pneumothorax? *

What is the gender of people who have Pneumothorax when taking Klonopin? *

female: 80.23 %
male: 19.77 %

What is the age of people who have Pneumothorax when taking Klonopin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Klonopin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pneumothorax? *

Chest Pain: 36 people, 40.91%
Pain: 34 people, 38.64%
Fall: 30 people, 34.09%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 28 people, 31.82%
Enlarged Heart: 27 people, 30.68%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 27 people, 30.68%
Depression: 27 people, 30.68%
Rib Fracture: 26 people, 29.55%
Diarrhea: 26 people, 29.55%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 25 people, 28.41%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Bone Density Abnormal: 14 people, 15.91%
Pain: 12 people, 13.64%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 12 people, 13.64%
Depression: 11 people, 12.50%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 9 people, 10.23%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 7.95%
Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood): 6 people, 6.82%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 6 people, 6.82%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 5 people, 5.68%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 5 people, 5.68%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

McFarlane SI, "Torsades de Pointes induced by Methadone and Clonazepam Use", , 2015 Jan .
Ashkar AG, Goldberg T, Maraj I, Masters A, McFarlane SI, "Torsades De Pointes Induced by Methadone and Clonazepam Use", International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports, 2015 Jan .
McFarlane, S. I. , "Torsades de Pointes induced by Methadone and Clonazepam Use", , 2014 Jan .
McFarlane SI, "Torsades de Pointes induced by Methadone and Clonazepam Use", , 2015 Jan .
Ashkar AG, Goldberg T, Maraj I, Masters A, McFarlane SI, "Torsades De Pointes Induced by Methadone and Clonazepam Use", International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports, 2015 Jan .
McFarlane, S. I. , "Torsades de Pointes induced by Methadone and Clonazepam Use", , 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on clonazepam (the active ingredients of Klonopin) and Klonopin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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