Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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