Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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