Rivotril is an efficient medication used and prescribed for the treatment of epilepsy, seizures and for other panic disorders in some patients. Rivotril falls in the class of benzodiazepine and benzodiazepine are related to the group which is central nervous system depressants. This group of medication is effective in reducing the activity of central nervous system. It is highly advised to take prescription before using this medication. This medication is available in the form of tablet, solution and or dispersible tablets.

When someone is going to use this medication it must be made clear that what are the precautions of Rivotril and side effects and what are the uses of it. Deciding whether you need this medication or not you must discuss everything with your doctor. Before starting the intake of this medication you must authenticate some following measures:

• Allergic Reactions: Make your doctor inform if you have faced any kind of allergy or strange reaction to this medication or with any other drugs and if you are allergic to any king of food or material, animals, preservatives. If you are taking this from over the counter then you must read the directions and label of the medication.
• Breastfeeding: We do not have sufficient research studies relating to lactation and risk to the baby during the use of Rivotril. But before using this medication consider all the factors that can harm the infant.
• Geriatric Problems: We have no adequate research studies on the geriatric issues to prove the aspects that can bound the effectiveness of Rivotril in the old age people. But there are more chances of old people to face the problem such as serious drowsiness, confusions, cardiac, renal and hepatic problem. Precautions must be taken. Doctor can set a better dosage plan of Rivotril to get rid of the side effects.

Drug Interactions with Rivotril

There are some specific medications that must not be used together in any way and however in other case there can be a mutual of certain medications is possible even with an interaction. Your medial expert may adjust the dosage plan or may tell you to take some precautions to get rid of Rivotril side effects.

There is a special advice for those patients who are taking Rivotril with the medications listed below that do not take Rivotril with these medications because Rivotril is not commonly prescribed by these following medications except for some cases.

• Chlorzoxazone
• Fentanyl
• Secobarbital
• Codeine
• Zolpidem
• Hydrocodone
• Hydromorphone
• Alfentanil
• Meperidine
• Sufentanil
• Mephobarbital
• Carisoprodol
• Methadone
• Methocarbamol
• Butabarbital
• Dantrolene
• Morphine
• Oxycodone
• Oxymorphone
• Phenobarbital
• Propoxyphene
• Buprenorphine
• Remifentanil
• Mephenesin
• Carbamazepine
• Siltuximab
• Tapentadol

Rivotril if used with the following medications may become a reason for the risk of side effects. But there are chances of benefit for you it used together but with the prescription of medical experts:

• Nevirapine
• Perampanel
• Desipramine
• Ritonavir
• Amiodarone
• Theophylline
• St John’s Wort
• Ginkgo

Rivotril can be addictive if taken in higher doses or taken abruptly ignoring the medical expert’s prescription. Take Rivotril in the exact manner as directed by the expert to get rid of the addiction of Rivotril.

Make sure that buying Rivotril from over the counter can be dangerous because this drug must be used with medical guidance. Even if you are buying Rivotril online you must take prescription from your medical expert.