Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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