Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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