When should I call the doctor if my child is taking Onfi?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

When your child is taking the anti-seizure drug Onfi (clobazam), you should call the doctor for the following reasons:

Your child is going to start taking a new prescription or nonprescription medication, herbal remedy, or supplement.
Your child is diagnosed with another mental or medical condition, especially a kidney, liver or lung problem.
Your daughter becomes pregnant.

Call your doctor if your child experiences any of these side effects while taking Onfi:

trouble sleeping
fatigue
fever
drooling
constipation
cough
urinary tract infection
upper respiratory tract infection
vomiting
problems swallowing
problems with coordination
bronchitis
pneumonia
trouble breathing
skin rash, blisters or itching

Call your doctor immediately if she has any of these changes in her mental health or behavior:

suicidal thoughts or actions
new or worse depression, anxiety or irritability
panic attacks
feeling irritable, restless or agitated
aggressive, angry or violent behavior
impulsive or dangerous behavior
manic episodes—that is, an extreme increase in activity level and talking
mood changes
unusual behavior

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