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A member asked:

Hi! i have long term sleep seizures.now on vimpat (lacosamide) & clobazam. can you tell me of any pros/cons of both drugs? i take 600mg vim & 20mg clobazam nightly

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Refer to following: www.drugs.com/sfx/vimpat-side-effects.htm. www.drugs.com/sfx/clonazepam-side-effects.htm. Excellent reviews of side effects and drug interactions. Not enough room here to answer your question, but these resources should help.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 1/26/2018

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