Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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