Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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