Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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