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Is clonazepam an opiate?

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No, Clonazepam (klonopin) is a benzodiazepine, not an opiate. These medications usually end with "pam" (Diazepam, Clonazepam, Temazepam, Lorazepam) and are CNS depressants typically used to relieve anxiety. They can be highly addictive.

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