Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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