Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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