Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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