Compare CLOBAZAM (Clobazam) and GABAPENTIN (Gabapentin) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Clobazam · Benzodiazepine
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The exact mechanism of action for clobazam, a 1,5-benzodiazepine, is not fully understood but is thought to involve potentiation of GABAergic neurotransmis...
Approved for
Gabapentin, Neurontin · Anticonvulsant
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The precise mechanisms by which gabapentin produces its analgesic and antiepileptic actions are unknown. Gabapentin is structurally related to the neurotra...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 22 Reddit discussions
CLOBAZAM
17%
positive
12 threads
GABAPENTIN
50%
positive
10 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
12 Reddit threads analysed for CLOBAZAM
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
6 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
26, female, white, 4ft 10in, ~80-90 pounds, Tuberous Sclerosis, nonverbal, seizures. My sister ^ has not been sleeping the last few weeks. Originally thought it was due to increase in CBD oil (3.5ml to 5 twice per day). Cut the CBD completely. Still was not sleeping. Started to add CBD back at 3.5m
Hello Doctors and aspiring Doctors! I need help, and I apologize because this will probably be all over the place and include some irrelevant information since I don’t know what’s relevant or not, so I’ll just be spewing everything out. My daughter is 2 years and 3 months old and she weigh 23lb-24l
We have a patient who we've compounded clobazam 1mg/mL suspension for for years and years. It's just crushed clobazam tablets in 1:1 Ora-Plus and Ora-Sweet. We compound 1 month's worth at a time. On file, it says "Expiry: 30 days" but I'm questioning where this comes from. Does anyone have any refer
Back pain on the middle-lower left side. Does not get better with exercise (weight training). Has been going on for about 2 to 3 years. Sometimes better, sometimes worse, but always gets worse with PMS and period symptoms. Meds consumed currently: (I also have bipolar disorder type 2) - divalproex s
Hi everyone, 24M here (79 KG, 5'10") from India. I’ve been living with epilepsy since 2016 and have been on various medications over the years. However, recently I’ve been dealing with some troubling symptoms after withdrawing from my epilepsy medications, and I’m looking for advice or similar exper
Age: 29 Sex: Female Height: 1.65cm / 5'5" Weight: 60kg / 132lbs Race: Caucasian Duration of complaint: n/a Location on body: CNS Diagnosed conditions: depression (possible PMDD), generalized anxiety disorder, chronic allergic rhinitis Meds: 20mg Brintellix, Qlaira, 50 000 UI Calciferol (weekly), Urb
I’m a tech at cvs. I’m familiar with processing regular TARs, for adults. I’m off today and no other tech on the team understands how to do TARs. Now, SARs for kids, on the other hand, if it’s anything close to TARs, I think I can manage. The SAR in question is for clobazam. My question is, is ther
I have epilepsy, and take Lamotrigine / Sertraline and Clobazam (Clobazam as required). The rash appears to have grown by 75% in the last 24 hours. The rash on the front seems to be directly in front of the area of most pain on my back - which feels like it’s focussed around my shoulder blade. Ca
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
10 Reddit threads analysed for GABAPENTIN
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
391 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
I need to feel like I’m not crazy. I was diagnosed with fibro about two years ago. Underwent quite a few tests including an EMG to rule out other things. Currently taking gabapentin to help symptoms. But along with the pain I get so many muscle twitches. Kind of like when you get that really annoyi
Today my boyfriend of a year told me he doesn’t think I should be taking my opioid pain medication any longer. I have had chronic pain for 18 years, have tried every single thing I could think of, that was recommended to me, have had multiple surgeries, and ended up with CRPS in my right hip/thigh.
I'm going to share my story and what I've found does work and doesn't work for me. Feel free to ask questions. And feel free to comment with your own journey. I was diagnosed at 23. I went to Disney world and on the second day I woke up and couldn't walk. I was in so much pain. My legs and feet wer
And the only fibromyalgia drug in existence as far as any of them know is gabapentin, but gabapentin makes it so you can't feel your clitoris.
I had my monthly appointment with my PM doc this morning. I brought up the new drug that has just been approved by the FDA and wanted to get his thoughts on it. He said and I am quoting him pretty detailed here; The drug has only been approved by the FDA for acute pain only, as in post surgical pa
I work in a pharmacy, which is honestly an awful environment if you have chronic pain and fatigue because I'm absolutely killed after every shift, but honestly it's the attitudes of my coworkers that really cut deep. Right now, I'm not taking any opioid medication, but I did in the past and it's rea
So over 3 years ago now I had a very unpleasant situation occur with my pain doctor at the time. (The link to that long story is here: [https://www.reddit.com/r/ChronicPain/comments/xq86rj/an\_update\_to\_an\_arrogant\_doctor\_forcing\_me\_to\_go/](https://www.reddit.com/r/ChronicPain/comments/xq86r
I was hit by a fckn truck. I’m being as positive as I can be. She went on to say that she got better from her accident using positive thoughts and yoga. I wish I could do yoga. I’m in physical therapy with a goal of hopefully being able to do yoga again one day. No essential oil ointments don’t help
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
CLOBAZAM is a Benzodiazepine, while GABAPENTIN belongs to the Anticonvulsant class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles.
CLOBAZAM carries 4 FDA warnings. GABAPENTIN carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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