Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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