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Benzodiazepines for Epilepsy
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Clonazepam is the most commonly used benzodiazepine for long-term treatment of Reference epilepsy Opens New Window. It is available in tablet form.
Diazepam and lorazepam are given in a vein (Reference intravenous Opens New Window, or IV) for the treatment of prolonged seizures or Reference status epilepticus Opens New Window. Diazepam is also available in a gel form that can be injected into the rectum by a caregiver during clusters of seizures (acute repetitive seizures).
These medicines are used in infants and children but with careful dosage adjustments based on weight and age.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: August 26, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics
Reference Steven C. Schachter, MD - Neurology |
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