Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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