Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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