Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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