Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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