Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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