Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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