Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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