Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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