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Clonazepam is an anticonvulsant primarily used in the treatment of seizure disorders. Clonazepam is a member of a class of drug known as benzodiazepines. This drug may also be used as an antianxiety, for the short-term relief of anxiety.
Clonazepam may also be used to treat Touette's Syndrome, panic disorder, drug-induced mania, to help resistant depression, nocturnal myoclonus, relieve trigeminal neuralgia, bipolar affective disorder. Also to help control certain types of petit mal, atypical, akinetic, myoclonic, or absence seizures.
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Gabapentin (brand name Neurontin) is a medication originally developed for the treatment of epilepsy.
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