Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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