Side Effects:

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

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Stomach pain, Stomach upset, Dizziness, Headache, Rash, Allergic reaction, Urticaria, Palpitations, Tremor, Increased heart rate.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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