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Compare CARBAMAZEPINE (Carbamazepine) and CLOBAZAM (Clobazam) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Carbamazepine, Tegretol · Anticonvulsant
How it works
Mechanism of Action Carbamazepine has demonstrated anticonvulsant properties in rats and mice with electrically and chemically induced seizures. It appears to act by reducing polys...
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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...
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Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 26 Reddit discussions
CARBAMAZEPINE
21%
positive
14 threads
CLOBAZAM
17%
positive
12 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
14 Reddit threads analysed for CARBAMAZEPINE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
109 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
I was recently called by the ED about a teenage patient who had “muscle spasms” of his right arm and leg which seemed to only happen when he stood up quickly after he had been sitting down for a prolonged period. He had a notable history of epilepsy as an infant, but he grew out of it and hadn’t be
28F, usual medication carbamazepine, prochlorperazine (though recently had 20+ I don't know the names of). Basically nearly two weeks ago I was found unconscious and taken to hospital in an ambulance. When there I was rushed straight for CT where initial testing found fluid in my lungs and I was i
Hey Reddit, Posting this on behalf of my mom, as we are desperate to find a solution. DISCLAIMER: I’ve been granted consent to post this narrative in detail by my mom. In the interest of privacy, names of the care providers involved and of my mother will be omitted. In December of 2020, my moth
My special needs brother 20M got sexually assaulted 2 weeks ago by someone that was supposed to be taking care of him. He has autism so he can’t tell us everything. I took him to the doctor and they found out he had a UTI and skin irritation from what happened. He got some antibiotics. He has autis
(35F) I was admitted to the Neuro Unit from the ER in November 2024 for 6 days due to an Intractable migraine with status migrainosus. During my stay I saw a total of 4 neurologists and the hospitalist. Nothing was breaking the migraine. They tried everything they could (I’m allergic to triptans, mo
32M, 5'9", 180lbs Medications: 20mg fluoxetine daily, 100mg carbamazepine-chewable 2x daily (first dose starting tonight) I would ask my doctor but they are gone for the weekend. Without thinking, I bought a case of sparkling water that is grapefruit flavoured. The ingredient list just says "carbona
Hello, 28M, Asian, Married I am on Carbamazepine 300. I used to be able to eat a lot of sweets. Some years back one of my friends had some infection and I shared meals with him. After a few days I had a severe infection as well during which I had cough, fever. I have not been able to eat even one
Edit: First, a correction to the title. My wife clarified it started three weeks ago, not two, but I forgot to fix the title before posting. The text below is accurate. Age: 30 Sex: Female Weight: 255 lbs Height: 5’5” Race: Caucasian Duration: ~3 weeks Geographic Location
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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.
CARBAMAZEPINE 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.
CARBAMAZEPINE 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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