Both weight gain and weight loss have been reported with the use of Rivotril. However, these are uncommon side effects of Rivotril. Consult a dietician and follow a diet plan to maintain your weight.

The common symptoms seen after stopping Rivotril abruptly or reducing the dose too quickly include difficulty in sleeping, changes in mood, and increased sweating. It can also result in muscle pain, headache, shaking (tremor) or feeling restless, feeling very anxious, tense, confused, and irritable or agitated.

You need to take Rivotril as long as doctor has advised you. Suddenly stopping it or changing the dose may cause seizures to recur. Long-term use may make you dependent on it so consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Rivotril is not used as a sleeping pill, as it may cause difficulty in sleeping.

You should pay attention to any changes, especially sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. Keep all follow-up visits with your doctor as scheduled. Call your doctor as needed, especially if you are worried about symptoms.

The combination of Rivotril and zolpidem should be avoided as it may have increased chances of side effects. If both are to be used then dose of Rivotril should be reduced, to prevent side effects.

If both Rivotril and quetiapine are used together the side effects may increase. The side effects which may appear are drowsiness, confusion, weakness, breathing trouble, and ataxia (loss of full control of bodily movements).

If more than the recommended doses of Rivotril are taken, it can cause sleepiness, changes in speech, abnormalities in eye movements, and confusion. Coma may also occur but lasts only for few hours. Usually overdose of Rivotril is not life threatening.

Though memory does not get affected in everyone but in some cases the use of Rivotril has shown memory-related problems. The patient may complain of partial or complete inability to recall the recent past.