Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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