Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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