Uses / Indications:
Clone 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy and anxiety disorder.
Interactions / Warnings:
Clone 0.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Pregnancy interaction:
Clone 0.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
If you are taking Clone 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 Clone, 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 Clone is very high.
Side Effects:
Sleepiness, Uncoordinated body movements, Slurred speech, Dizziness, Fatigue, Memory impairment, Irritability, Headache, Dryness in mouth, Depression, Constipation.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clone 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Clone 0.5mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Faq for medicine:
Can I take Clone while taking a dietary supplement? : It depends on what kind of dietary supplement it is. Normally absorption of Clone is not affected by food and other vitamins. Consult your doctor before you start taking the medication.|Which medication is best : Both are equally effective as suggested in different research studies.|What is the difference between clotiazepam and Clone? : Clotiazepam is a benzodiazepine which has anxiolytic, sedative and antiepileptic property. It differs from other benzodiazepines (Clone) in that the benzene ring is replaced by thiophene ring. Clinical use of clotiazepam is relatively low.|Which medication is best : Both are equally effective as shown in the research studies.|Which medication is best : Both are equally effective as shown in the research studies.|Can Clone affect my sex drive? : There are few reports but it is not so common. Clone does not affect the sexual drive in all the patients.|Is Clone a narcotic? : No. Clone is not a narcotic. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine. |Is Clone muscle relaxant? : Clone is approved for the treatment of anxiety, alcohol withdrawal and epilepsy. Some research studies have shown it has got muscle relaxant properties. |Can I take vitamin B along with Clone? : There is no known major interaction found with vitamin B when taken with Clone.|Can I take vitamin C along with Clone? : There is no known major interaction found with vitamin C when taken with Clone.|Can I take Clone 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. |Can Clone cause euphoria? : No. Clone does not cause euphoria. It causes sleepiness, dizziness etc.|Can Clone get you high? : Clone does not make you feel high.|Can Clone be replaced with paroxetine? : No. both are different medication. Clone is an antianxiety, anticonvulsant drug whereas Paroxetine is an antidepressant medication|Can Clone cause rash? : Clone is not commonly known to cause a rash but hypersensitive individuals can develop a rash.|Is Clone the best choice for restless legs syndrome? : There are other treatment modalities for restless leg syndrome but among these benzodiazepine class of drug Clone is most studied drug. It is not approved for restless leg syndrome but used off label. |How is bupropion different than Clone? : Bupropion is in the treatment of depression and for smoking cessation. Clone is an anti-seizure and anti-anxiety medicine.|Can I take Clone 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. |Which medication is better : Clobazam causes less sedation as compared to Clone as seen in few research studies.In few studies, clobazam showed a good retention when given for a longer period whereas Clone needs a dose escalation.|Can I take Clone along with fluoxetine? : You should avoid taking these two drugs together as they increase side effects like sleepiness, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.|Can I take Clone while I am also taking antibiotics? : It depends on which antibiotics you are on treatment. Consult your doctor before starting these medications.|Can I take Clone along with escitalopram? : You should avoid taking these two drugs together as they increase side effects like sleepiness, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.|Which medication is better : Both are equally effective as shown in the research studies.|Can I take Clone along with paracetamol? : Yes. You can take prescribed doses of paracetamol with Clone. Inform your doctor if you have any allergy or liver problems before starting these medications.|Which is stronger Clone or oxazepam? : We could not find any direct studies comparing Clone with oxazepam. However, oxazepam is an intermediate-acting benzodiazepine with a slow onset of action.|Which medication is better Clone 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.|When does Clone expire? : The expiry date of Clone is given on the tablet strip and provided by the manufacturer.|How does Clone affect the brain? : Clone works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.|Can I take Clone along with coffee? : Yes. There are no major interactions known between coffee and Clone.|What is the difference between Clone and zopiclone? : Clone is an anti-siezure, antianxiety medication. Zopiclone is a sedating drug from different class and it is only used for inducing sleep|What is the difference between Clone and olanzapine? : Clone is an anti-seizure, antianxiety medication. Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication.|Can Clone cause low blood pressure? : Clone is not known to cause low blood pressure commonly. It can cause palpitation in some patients.|Can I use Clone for sciatica? : No. Clone is not a known medication for sciatica. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.|Can tremors be treated with Clone? : Clone is not an approved drugs for treatment of tremors. However, in some research studies, it has been shown Clone is effective|Can I use Clone for nausea? : No. Clone is not a medication for nausea. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.|Can I use Clone for a headache? : No. Clone is not a medication for a headache. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.|Can I use Clone for vertigo? : No. Clone is not a medication for vertigo. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication. However, few studies have shown its effectiveness in vertigo.|Can insomnia be treated with Clone? : Yes. Though Clone is not approved for treatment of insomnia. Clone is used off-label for the treatment of sleep disorders.|Can I use Clone for depression? : No. Clone is not a medication for depression. It is an antiseizure and antianxiety medication. There are the different class of drugs for treating depression.|Can I use Clone in pain management? : No. Clone 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 Clone in pain management. |What is the good time to take Clone? : It is given mostly at night as it causes sedation.
Medicine interaction:
Clone with Revaprazan|Clone with Dexrabeprazole|Clone with Valproic Acid|Clone with Pimozide|Clone with Pantoprazole|Clone with Carbamazepine|Clone with Posaconazole|Clone with Lacosamide|Clone with Sodium Valproate|Clone with Haloperidol|Clone with Iloperidone|Clone with Armodafinil|Clone with Ritonavir|Clone with Paliperidone|Clone with Sulpiride|Clone with Roxithromycin|Clone with Fosphenytoin|Clone with Oxcarbazepine|Clone with Indinavir|Clone with Imipramine|Clone with Levosulpiride|Clone with Itraconazole|Clone with Azithromycin|Clone with Citalopram|Clone with Lamotrigine|Clone with Phenytoin|Clone with Blonanserin|Clone with Chlorpromazine|Clone with Clarithromycin|Clone with Ketoconazole|Clone with Lansoprazole|Clone with Lamivudine|Clone with Rabeprazole|Clone with Paroxetine|Clone with Ilaprazole
