Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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