Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Asiclopam Tablet
If you are taking Asiclopam 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 Asiclopam, 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 Asiclopam is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Is Asiclopam muscle relaxant?
Asiclopam 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 Asiclopam?
There is no known major interaction found with vitamin B when taken with Asiclopam.

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

Q. Can I take Asiclopam 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 Asiclopam cause euphoria?
No. Asiclopam does not cause euphoria. It causes sleepiness, dizziness etc.

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Asiclopam 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, Asiclopam or clobazam?
Clobazam causes less sedation as compared to Asiclopam as seen in few research studies.In few studies, clobazam showed a good retention when given for a longer period whereas Asiclopam needs a dose escalation.

Q. Can I take Asiclopam 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 Asiclopam 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 Asiclopam 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, Asiclopam or nitrazepam?
Both are equally effective as shown in the research studies.

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

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

Q. Which medication is better Asiclopam 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 Asiclopam expire?
The expiry date of Asiclopam is given on the tablet strip and provided by the manufacturer.

Q. How does Asiclopam affect the brain?
Asiclopam 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 Asiclopam along with coffee?
Yes. There are no major interactions known between coffee and Asiclopam.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can I use Asiclopam for vertigo?
No. Asiclopam 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 Asiclopam?
Yes. Though Asiclopam is not approved for treatment of insomnia. Asiclopam is used off-label for the treatment of sleep disorders.

Q. Can I use Asiclopam for depression?
No. Asiclopam 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 Asiclopam in pain management?
No. Asiclopam 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 Asiclopam in pain management.

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