Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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