Glossary term

Clobazam: Clobazam is an antiseizure medicine that matters in cannabis guidance because certain NICE recommendations for cannabidiol in epilepsy are specifically for cannabidiol with clobazam.

UsefulClinical / epilepsySource quality: HighLast updated: 29 June 2026

Why this term matters

Patients reading epilepsy guidance may find the term repeatedly but not know why it matters.

UK medical cannabis context

NICE technology appraisal recommendations for Lennox–Gastaut and Dravet syndrome specify cannabidiol with clobazam.

What not to assume

It is not interchangeable with cannabis treatment; it is a separate medicine with its own safety profile.

Careful wording: Avoid implying clobazam is optional where NICE guidance makes it part of the treatment framing.

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Sources and review notes

This entry is educational vocabulary, not medical advice. Suitability, prescribing, product choice and monitoring belong with a qualified clinician or pharmacist.