Yes, this medication interacts with alcohol, lithium, CNS depressant, narcotic analgesics, anticonvulsants, CYP3A4 inhibitors like cimetidine.
clobazam
This medication is used to treat anxiety states, used as an adjunct with resistant epilepsy (fits).
Contradications
This medication should not be used in patients who have hypersensitivity to clobazam, myasthenia gravis (an autoimmune disorder of the neurons), severe respiratory insufficiency (lung dysfunction), sleep apnea (a sleep disorder), history of drug or alcohol dependence, or severe hepatic (liver) impairment.
Side effects
Patients using this medication may experience occasional tiredness, dryness of mouth, constipation, reduction of appetite, nausea, dizziness, fine tremor (rapid movement) of the fingers. Fatigue, drowsiness, GI upset, aggression, anorexia (eating disorder), attention disturbances, agitation (fear of open spaces), confusion, speech disturbances, weight gain, anterograde amnesia, respiratory depression, loss of sexual drive, visual disorders, tolerance, dependence, and suicidal thoughts are also some of the side effects.
Expert Advice
- Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once daily
- This medication is for short term relief of anxiety that is severe
FAQs
Are there any interactions of this with other medications?
What is the dosage for anxiety?
In adults the recommended dosage is 20-30mg per day
What is the dosage for epilepsy?
In adults the recommended dosage is 5-15 mg per day and then increased up to 80 mg.
Is this medication recommended for children?
No, this medication is not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
Will this medication make me sleepy?
This medication may cause drowsiness, therefore know how you react to this before driving or operating heavy machinery.
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