Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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