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How do you taper phenobarbital in a patient with epilepsy?

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Neurology · Penn Medicine Princeton Health

Since the risk of withdrawal seizures is high, it's best to administer clobazam. The dose depends on the dose of phenobarbital. After a week, clobazam can be discontinued gradually, tapering off without the risk of withdrawal.

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