Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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