Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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