New Zealand Practice Guidelines for Opioid Substitution ...

Some physicians may prescribe oral diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), or clonazepam (Klonipin) for the same purpose. A steroid called ACTH may be given by injection to treat children with a type of epilepsy called infantile spasms or for severe seizures that can’t be controlled with other drugs. ................
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