Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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