Hannah asked
Are clobazam Auden and clobazam accord the same thing?
Answer
Clobazam is the drug name, while the Auden and Accord refer to the drug manufacturer. According to The Pharmaceutical Journal, the license to produce the generic form of clobazam, Clobazam Auden, has been transferred from Auden McKenzie to Accord Healthcare. Clobazam Auden is no longer being made.
Although the actual pills may look different, the active ingredient in each is the same. The difference in the generic products are the inactive ingredients, but this should have no effect on how the medication works.
Clobazam
Clobazam is a benzodiazepine that is approved in the US for as adjunct treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe type of epilepsy with different types of seizures. In the UK Clobazam is used for short term relief of severe anxiety (2-4 weeks), organic or psychotic illness, and distress with or without insomnia.
Common side effects include:
- Sedation
- Vomiting
- Irritability, aggression, mood changes
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Appetite changes
- Cough
Do not take Clobazam with alcohol as it may cause serious sedation and other adverse events.
Clobazam is considered a habit forming medication that is classified as a schedule IV substance by the FDA. This medication should not be stopped suddenly. If you stop taking clobazam suddenly you may experience symptoms of withdrawal. Talk with your doctor about a schedule to taper down your dose of clobazam.
A helpful hint to make sure that you do not run out of medication is to inform your pharmacy of a refill before you run to make sure they have the medication in stock. The UK manufacturer, Accord Healthcare has assured patients that clobazam tablets are currently available despite recent shortages.
