Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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