Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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