Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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