Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for C Trika Tablet
If you are taking C trika 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 C trika, 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 C trika is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can C trika get you high?
C trika does not make you feel high.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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