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Compare BRIVARACETAM (brivaracetam) and CLOBAZAM (Clobazam) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
brivaracetam · Anticonvulsant
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The precise mechanism by which brivaracetam exerts its anticonvulsant activity is not known. Brivaracetam displays a high and selective affinity for synapt...
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Clobazam · Benzodiazepine
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The exact mechanism of action for clobazam, a 1,5-benzodiazepine, is not fully understood but is thought to involve potentiation of GABAergic neurotransmis...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 24 Reddit discussions
BRIVARACETAM
17%
positive
12 threads
CLOBAZAM
17%
positive
12 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
12 Reddit threads analysed for BRIVARACETAM
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
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Avg Post Score
5 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Hi everyone! In an effort to help keep my pharmacy more compliant, I’m working on compiling a list of suspensions that expire after opening (see below). I want to create something that’s easy for my team to refer to so that we’re all on the same page when it comes to tracking expiration dates. Belo
Hello all, Definitely an odd (and long) post, but I figured Reddit was a good place to go to ask. I am a 1PD this year in pharmacy school and have been working at Walgreens for about two years now. About a year ago I started collecting brand name stock bottles and have amassed quite a few I have dis
**Age:** 27 **Sex:** Female **Height/Weight:** 5'3", currently \~115 lb (was \~120–125 lb baseline, dropped as low as 89–100 lb over the last \~2 years) I used to work as an inpatient psych RN and as a clinical instructor for nursing students. Had to stop working both jobs due to symptom sev
"Hi, I've been taking Lacosamide 100 mg and Clobazam 5 mg twice a day for the past four years, but my seizures have become drug-resistant. Despite trying different medications, I still don't have seizure control. Now, I'm in the process of switching from Lacosamide to Brivaracetam. Currently, I've r
(29m) so in January I had managed to catch chickenpox from someone with shingles. Even though i got both the vaccine and booster for it as a kid (my mom tried pox parties initially but me and my sister didnt catch it). Though after I saw the doctor, and got my tests back saying i had it, they gave m
Age: 20 Sex: M Height: 6 feet, 2 inches Weight: 270lb Race: Caucasian Any existing relevant medical issues: Epilepsy, DPDR, panic disorder Current medications: Brivaracetam 100mg every 12 hours, recent Ativan 0.5mg to take as needed. I also have a Propranolol prescription for unrelated reasons but
Age: 21M Height: 1.82m Weight: 82 kg Conditions: Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (Dx 2014), ADHD (Dx 2018), GAD (Dx 2018), PTSD (Dx 2021) Medications: Brivaracetam (50mg 2x daily), Adderall XR (30mg daily) Other history: ICH during stereotactic EEG, temporal lobectomy, recent screw fixation of right scaphoid
22M, have had epilepsy since age 7. Cause is Underdeveloped Parietal Lobe. I have an appointment next Monday, and I'm very anxious about the potential treatment plan. I want to go in prepared to discuss options without disrespecting the doc. I feel trapped between two extremes: 1. **The "Nuclear Opt
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12 Reddit threads analysed for CLOBAZAM
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
6 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
26, female, white, 4ft 10in, ~80-90 pounds, Tuberous Sclerosis, nonverbal, seizures. My sister ^ has not been sleeping the last few weeks. Originally thought it was due to increase in CBD oil (3.5ml to 5 twice per day). Cut the CBD completely. Still was not sleeping. Started to add CBD back at 3.5m
Hello Doctors and aspiring Doctors! I need help, and I apologize because this will probably be all over the place and include some irrelevant information since I don’t know what’s relevant or not, so I’ll just be spewing everything out. My daughter is 2 years and 3 months old and she weigh 23lb-24l
We have a patient who we've compounded clobazam 1mg/mL suspension for for years and years. It's just crushed clobazam tablets in 1:1 Ora-Plus and Ora-Sweet. We compound 1 month's worth at a time. On file, it says "Expiry: 30 days" but I'm questioning where this comes from. Does anyone have any refer
Back pain on the middle-lower left side. Does not get better with exercise (weight training). Has been going on for about 2 to 3 years. Sometimes better, sometimes worse, but always gets worse with PMS and period symptoms. Meds consumed currently: (I also have bipolar disorder type 2) - divalproex s
Hi everyone, 24M here (79 KG, 5'10") from India. I’ve been living with epilepsy since 2016 and have been on various medications over the years. However, recently I’ve been dealing with some troubling symptoms after withdrawing from my epilepsy medications, and I’m looking for advice or similar exper
Age: 29 Sex: Female Height: 1.65cm / 5'5" Weight: 60kg / 132lbs Race: Caucasian Duration of complaint: n/a Location on body: CNS Diagnosed conditions: depression (possible PMDD), generalized anxiety disorder, chronic allergic rhinitis Meds: 20mg Brintellix, Qlaira, 50 000 UI Calciferol (weekly), Urb
I’m a tech at cvs. I’m familiar with processing regular TARs, for adults. I’m off today and no other tech on the team understands how to do TARs. Now, SARs for kids, on the other hand, if it’s anything close to TARs, I think I can manage. The SAR in question is for clobazam. My question is, is ther
I have epilepsy, and take Lamotrigine / Sertraline and Clobazam (Clobazam as required). The rash appears to have grown by 75% in the last 24 hours. The rash on the front seems to be directly in front of the area of most pain on my back - which feels like it’s focussed around my shoulder blade. Ca
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
BRIVARACETAM is a Anticonvulsant, while CLOBAZAM belongs to the Benzodiazepine class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles.
Both medications are approved for See full prescribing information. When two drugs treat the same condition, the choice between them often depends on the patient's medical history, other medications, tolerability, and prescriber preference.
BRIVARACETAM carries 4 FDA warnings. CLOBAZAM carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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