Epilepsy patients in Canada face shortages of Teva-clobazam, risking seizures if they switch drugs.

An ongoing shortage of epilepsy drug Teva-clobazam in Canada, starting in May and expected until April 2022, is causing concern for patients who fear seizures if they switch to alternative medications. Health Canada reports the shortage is due to manufacturing disruption. The Canadian Epilepsy Alliance warns that switching medications can trigger breakthrough seizures, affecting the 260,000 Canadians with epilepsy.

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