Will Klonopin give me errectile disfunction in low doses?

A loss of libido (desire for sex) is listed among the less common adverse effects.

The only way to know if this side effect affects you is to try the drug and find out.

There are other drugs available that MAY work for you, such as Buspar, if you are affected by a loss of libido, but you should consult with your doctor first and foremost. If it becomes necessary, tell him how you like how Klonopin helps you control your anxiety but having a healthy and active sex life is equally important to you. Ask him to help you find a drug which inables you to control your anxiety, but has very little if any effect on your sexual function.

Bear in mind though, you may not even suffer from this side effect, if that is the case then just continue with the Klonopin. For now... you just have to wait and see how it affects you.

Here is a link that discusses Klonopin:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clonazepam

I have used as much as 16mg or more i had used 4mg in am,4mg noon,4mg late afternoon and 4mg @night and i still had an erection. do not do what i did.. it took me a year to taper off them. Say no to benzos.you. can get severe panic attacks. behavioral therapy and natural. herbs the best good luck!

Read the list of side effects below. Sexual dysfunction is on the list.

Some side effects of Klonopin may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Applies to clonazepam: oral tablet, oral tablet disintegrating

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects are common, particularly at the initiation of therapy and include drowsiness, fatigue, ataxia, confusion, depression, daytime anxiety, and amnesia. Nystagmus, diplopia, vertigo, headache, respiratory depression, tremor and slurred speech have also been reported less frequently.

Sedation may initially occur in up to 50% of treated patients. Ataxia may occur in 30% of patients. Five to 6% of patients treated with clonazepam for seizures may develop more frequent seizures or a new type of seizure disorder. Weakness and hypotonia have also been reported. A case report has suggested that clonazepam may induce Tourette's syndrome.

Psychiatric

Behavioral problems have been reported in as many as 30% of treated patients.

Psychiatric side effects have been reported and include behavioral disinhibition (particularly sexual disinhibition), depression, and rarely, psychosis and mania.

Other

Other side effects have included withdrawal symptoms (similar to those which may occur after withdrawal of barbiturates and alcohol) which have been reported after abrupt cessation of clonazepam (the active ingredient contained in Klonopin) Specifically, seizures, agitation, restlessness, anxiety, delirium, psychosis, dysphoria, insomnia, tremor, abdominal cramps, vomiting, rash, and sweating have been reported to have occurred, especially after long-term therapy.

Genitourinary

In one study, anorgasmia occurred in 44% of patients treated with clonazepam (the active ingredient contained in Klonopin) while anorgasmia occurred in only 6% of patients treated with placebo.

Genitourinary side effects may include urinary incontinence, anorgasmia, ejaculatory delay, and erectile dysfunction.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects including thrombocytopenia have been reported rarely.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects including hypersalivation, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, increased appetite, and anorexia have been reported.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects including bronchial hypersecretion have been reported.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included cases of rashes associated with clonazepam (the active ingredient contained in Klonopin) therapy. A case of erythema multiforme associated with clonazepam therapy has also been reported.

Ocular

Clonazepam (the active ingredient contained in Klonopin) is contraindicated in patients with narrow angle glaucoma.

Ocular side effects including acute worsening of narrow angle glaucoma is possible with clonazepam therapy.

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects have included exacerbation of seizure disorders in some patients with acute intermittent porphyria. However, a case report has suggested that clonazepam (the active ingredient contained in Klonopin) may be beneficial in this setting as well.