Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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