Clonazepam for Epilepsy

Overview
According to the Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH), Clonazepam is prescribed in conjunction with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) if the AEDs alone are not adequately effective. As an adjunct to AEDs, Clonazepam is most typically used to treat absence and myoclonic seizures as well as infantile spasms.

Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine, a class of drugs used to treat anxiety. It is believed that Clonazepam works by decreasing the excitability of neurons in the brain.

How do I take it?
Clonazepam comes in tablet, oral liquid, and injectable forms.

Side effects
The AMH lists common side effects for Clonazepam including drowsiness, light-headedness, memory loss, drooling, vision changes, loss of balance or coordination, and addiction.

Rare but serious side effects listed for Clonazepam include blood disorders, respiratory depression, jaundice, and severe allergic reactions.

Information was sourced from:

The Australian Medicines Handbook
https://amhonline.amh.net.au/