Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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