Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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