Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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