Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Clonam IR Tablet MD
If you are taking Clonam ir 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 Clonam ir, 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 Clonam ir is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can Clonam ir get you high?
Clonam ir does not make you feel high.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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