Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Uncoordinated body movements, Slurred speech, Dizziness, Fatigue, Memory impairment, Irritability, Headache, Dryness in mouth, Depression, Constipation.

Expert advice for Aplaz Tablet
If you are taking Aplaz for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks. It may become less effective over the time. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Aplaz, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. The addiction / habit-forming potential of Aplaz is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I take Aplaz while taking a dietary supplement?
It depends on what kind of dietary supplement it is. Normally absorption of Aplaz is not affected by food and other vitamins. Consult your doctor before you start taking the medication.

Q. Which medication is best, alprazolam or Aplaz?
Both are equally effective as suggested in different research studies.

Q. What is the difference between clotiazepam and Aplaz?
Clotiazepam is a benzodiazepine which has anxiolytic, sedative and antiepileptic property. It differs from other benzodiazepines (Aplaz) in that the benzene ring is replaced by thiophene ring. Clinical use of clotiazepam is relatively low.

Q. Which medication is best, lorazepam or Aplaz?
Both are equally effective as shown in the research studies.

Q. Which medication is best, diazepam or Aplaz?
Both are equally effective as shown in the research studies.

Q. Can Aplaz affect my sex drive?
There are few reports but it is not so common. Aplaz does not affect the sexual drive in all the patients.

Q. Is Aplaz a narcotic?
No. Aplaz is not a narcotic. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.

Q. Is Aplaz muscle relaxant?
Aplaz is approved for the treatment of anxiety, alcohol withdrawal and epilepsy. Some research studies have shown it has got muscle relaxant properties.

Q. Can I take vitamin B along with Aplaz?
There is no known major interaction found with vitamin B when taken with Aplaz.

Q. Can I take vitamin C along with Aplaz?
There is no known major interaction found with vitamin C when taken with Aplaz.

Q. Can I take Aplaz while I am on hepatitis C treatment?
The treatment of hepatitis C includes many drugs and the side effects depends on which drug you are prescribed.

Q. Can Aplaz cause euphoria?
No. Aplaz does not cause euphoria. It causes sleepiness, dizziness etc.

Q. Can Aplaz get you high?
Aplaz does not make you feel high.

Q. Can Aplaz be replaced with paroxetine?
No. both are different medication. Aplaz is an antianxiety, anticonvulsant drug whereas Paroxetine is an antidepressant medication

Q. Can Aplaz cause rash?
Aplaz is not commonly known to cause a rash but hypersensitive individuals can develop a rash.

Q. Is Aplaz the best choice for restless legs syndrome?
There are other treatment modalities for restless leg syndrome but among these benzodiazepine class of drug Aplaz is most studied drug. It is not approved for restless leg syndrome but used off label.

Q. How is bupropion different than Aplaz?
Bupropion is in the treatment of depression and for smoking cessation. Aplaz is an anti-seizure and anti-anxiety medicine.

Q. Can I take Aplaz along with zolpidem?
No. You should avoid taking these two medications together. They both induce sleep and taking them together can lead to increased sleepiness, decreased concentration, ataxia and abnormal co-ordination.

Q. Which medication is better, Aplaz or clobazam?
Clobazam causes less sedation as compared to Aplaz as seen in few research studies.In few studies, clobazam showed a good retention when given for a longer period whereas Aplaz needs a dose escalation.

Q. Can I take Aplaz along with fluoxetine?
You should avoid taking these two drugs together as they increase side effects like sleepiness, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.

Q. Can I take Aplaz while I am also taking antibiotics?
It depends on which antibiotics you are on treatment. Consult your doctor before starting these medications.

Q. Can I take Aplaz along with escitalopram?
You should avoid taking these two drugs together as they increase side effects like sleepiness, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.

Q. Which medication is better, Aplaz or nitrazepam?
Both are equally effective as shown in the research studies.

Q. Can I take Aplaz along with paracetamol?
Yes. You can take prescribed doses of paracetamol with Aplaz. Inform your doctor if you have any allergy or liver problems before starting these medications.

Q. Which is stronger Aplaz or oxazepam?
We could not find any direct studies comparing Aplaz with oxazepam. However, oxazepam is an intermediate-acting benzodiazepine with a slow onset of action.

Q. Which medication is better Aplaz or etizolam?
Etizolam is a short acting drug and its structure is a bit different from the benzodiazepines class of drugs. Both are used in inducing sleep and relieving anxiety however it depends.

Q. When does Aplaz expire?
The expiry date of Aplaz is given on the tablet strip and provided by the manufacturer.

Q. How does Aplaz affect the brain?
Aplaz works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Q. Can I take Aplaz along with coffee?
Yes. There are no major interactions known between coffee and Aplaz.

Q. What is the difference between Aplaz and zopiclone?
Aplaz is an anti-siezure, antianxiety medication. Zopiclone is a sedating drug from different class and it is only used for inducing sleep

Q. What is the difference between Aplaz and olanzapine?
Aplaz is an anti-seizure, antianxiety medication. Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication.

Q. Can Aplaz cause low blood pressure?
Aplaz is not known to cause low blood pressure commonly. It can cause palpitation in some patients.

Q. Can I use Aplaz for sciatica?
No. Aplaz is not a known medication for sciatica. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.

Q. Can tremors be treated with Aplaz?
Aplaz is not an approved drugs for treatment of tremors. However, in some research studies, it has been shown Aplaz is effective

Q. Can I use Aplaz for nausea?
No. Aplaz is not a medication for nausea. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.

Q. Can I use Aplaz for a headache?
No. Aplaz is not a medication for a headache. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.

Q. Can I use Aplaz for vertigo?
No. Aplaz is not a medication for vertigo. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication. However, few studies have shown its effectiveness in vertigo.

Q. Can insomnia be treated with Aplaz?
Yes. Though Aplaz is not approved for treatment of insomnia. Aplaz is used off-label for the treatment of sleep disorders.

Q. Can I use Aplaz for depression?
No. Aplaz is not a medication for depression. It is an antiseizure and antianxiety medication. There are the different class of drugs for treating depression.

Q. Can I use Aplaz in pain management?
No. Aplaz is not a medication for management of pain disorders. It is an antiseizure and antianxiety medication. There are the different class of drugs for treating pain. Few studies have failed to prove the effectiveness of Aplaz in pain management.

Q. What is the good time to take Aplaz?
It is given mostly at night as it causes sedation.