Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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