Rivotril brand is a generic name for clonazepam, which is also a form of the benzodiazepine. Rivotril along with other benzodiazepines is used to treat seizures in particular disorders, such as epilepsy. The treatment is accomplished by decreasing the intensity and frequency of seizures. The medication is often utilized by patients suffering from anxiety or panic disorders to manage their issues. It works by enhancing the effect that GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid) and neurotransmitters that are found in the brain and have an euphoric effect.