Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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