Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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