Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Onfi (clobazam) is a benzodiazapine for use as an add-on treatment for seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) in patients 2 years of age or older.
Side effects from medication can also increase the risk of depression. Anti-seizure drugs may affect the mood centers in the brain. Many different medications are used to treat epilepsy. Barbiturates, including Phenobarbital, may contribute to depression more than other anticonvulsant medications. Benzodiazepines, levetiracetam, topiramate, and vigabatrin may also dampen your mood.