Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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