What is clobazam?

Clobazam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Clobazam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.

Clobazam is used in combination with other medications to treat seizures caused by Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe form of childhood epilepsy that also causes developmental and behavior problems.

Clobazam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about clobazam?

You should not use clobazam if you are allergic to it.

Before taking clobazam, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or addiction to drugs or alcohol.

You may have thoughts about suicide while taking this medication. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits.

Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Do not drink alcohol while taking clobazam.

Clobazam may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.