Comparing Clobazam vs Topiramate

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Clobazam

Topiramate

Prescription only

Prescribed for Epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, Seizures. Clobazam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Topiramate may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medications for the treatment of certain types of epilepsy, or it may be given for the prevention of migraines. Drowsiness is a... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Clobazam has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 43 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect.

Topiramate has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 1332 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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Tingling (15.6%)
Memory loss (12.7%)
Weight loss (11.5%)
Brain fog (10.1%)
Loss of appetite (7.9%)
Depression (6.6%)
Dizziness (6.4%)

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Drug Class

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

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Quantity	30 each
Strength	10 mg
Per unit^*	$2.52
Cost^*	$75.52

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Quantity	7 tablet
Strength	50 mg
Per unit^*	$2.36
Cost^*	$16.55

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Dosage Forms

Oral suspension
Oral tablet

Oral capsule
Oral capsule, extended release
Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

82 hours

56 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 520 drugs are known to interact with Clobazam:

33 major drug interactions (165 brand and generic names)
453 moderate drug interactions (1772 brand and generic names)
34 minor drug interactions (221 brand and generic names)

A total of 291 drugs are known to interact with Topiramate:

108 major drug interactions (655 brand and generic names)
180 moderate drug interactions (721 brand and generic names)
3 minor drug interactions (13 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of cloBAZam such as dizziness, drowsiness, and... View more

Ask your doctor before using alcohol together with topiramate. This can cause excessive sleep... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

October 21, 2011

December 24, 1996

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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