Reduction of seizures with low-dose clonazepam in children with epilepsy

The acute effects of low-dose clonazepam on seizure frequency in children with epilepsy was evaluated. In an open study, 19 children with epilepsy (15 generalized and four partial) were examined during hospitalization with recordings of seizures by trained personnel. Seizures were counted during two 24-hour periods: before and after a single intramuscular injection of clonazepam 0.01-0.04 mg/kg body weight. Plasma concentrations of clonazepam...