Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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