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This medication is used to treat anxiety states, used as an adjunct with resistant epilepsy (fits).
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.
This medication is contraindicated in pregnancy.
This medication is contraindicated during lactation; therefore, consult your healthcare provider before use.
Patients should be cautious if they have acute respiratory insufficiency (lung diseases), Spinal or cerebellar ataxia (disease of the nervous system), amnesia (memory loss), renal (kidney) impairment, mild to moderate hepatic (liver) impairment, depression, personality disorder. Avoid long term use in the elderly and withdraw slowly. Do monitor for suicidal thoughts or behaviors and skin reactions.
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.
Are there any interactions of this with other medications?
Yes, this medication interacts with alcohol, lithium, CNS depressant, narcotic analgesics, anticonvulsants, CYP3A4 inhibitors like cimetidine.
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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