Is clonazepam a narcotic

Answer 1

Narcotic (Nar-co-tic)

-noun

1.

any of a class of substances that blunt the senses, as opium, morphine, belladonna, and alcohol, that in large quantities produce euphoria, stupor, or coma, that when used constantly can cause habituation or addiction, and that are used in medicine to relieve pain, cause sedation, and induce sleep.

2.

anything that exercises a soothing or numbing effect or influence: Television is a narcotic for many people.

YES. Clonazepam / Klonopin IS a narcotic, but with a much lower risk of physical or psychological dependency than other drugs in the BENZODIAZAPINE family (sometimes called "Benzos"). This class of medicines includes Valium / Diazepam, Xanax / Alprazolam, Ativan / Lorazepam, etc.

Clonazepam is a Schedule III (Schedule 3) Narcotic.

Answer 2

Diazepam, best known as Valium, is not an opioid. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine, a class of sedative/hypnotics. Benzodiazepines are used primarily to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, and seizure.

Opioids are pain killers and include drugs like morphine, codeine, heroin, and hydrocodone.

Answer 3

no it is a benzodiazepine and will show up as a benzpdiazepine.

Answer 4

no kolonopin is not an opiote it is a benzodiazapine

Answer 5

No, it is a benzodiazepine.

Answer 6

NO

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

Yes