Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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