Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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