Is clonazepam a controlled substance?

Is clonazepam considered a controlled substance?

Yes. Clonazepam is a controlled substance. It is a benzodiazepine, and in the U.S. benzodiazepines are regulated under the Controlled Substances Act.

What schedule is clonazepam in?

Clonazepam is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance in the United States (with medical prescribing and dispensing rules that apply to Schedule IV drugs).

Why is clonazepam controlled?

Like other benzodiazepines, clonazepam has a risk of misuse and dependence, and it can cause serious harms when combined with other depressants (especially opioids or alcohol). Controlled scheduling helps limit non-medical use.

Does the controlled-status apply everywhere?

Scheduling can vary by country, but in the U.S. it is Schedule IV.

Sources

1. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) – Controlled Substances