Clobazam and Ethosuximide interaction

Clobazam and Ethosuximide: the Clobazam prescribing label describes an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Clobazam (SYMPAZAN) label · effective 2025-12-01

Moderate

Risk may be increased with concomitant use of other CNS depressants ( 5.4 , 5.5 )

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Moderate

Prescribers should monitor patients for somnolence and sedation, particularly with concomitant use of other central nervous system depressants.

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Moderate

Therefore, caution patients or their caregivers against simultaneous use with other CNS depressant drugs or alcohol, and caution that the effects of other CNS depressant drugs or alcohol may be potentiated [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ].

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