Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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