Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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