Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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