Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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