Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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