Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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