Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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