Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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