Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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