Uses / Indications:
Sezolep 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy and anxiety disorder.
Interactions / Warnings:
Sezolep 0.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Pregnancy interaction:
Sezolep 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 Sezolep 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 Sezolep, 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 Sezolep 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. Sezolep 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Sezolep 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 Sezolep while taking a dietary supplement? : It depends on what kind of dietary supplement it is. Normally absorption of Sezolep 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 Sezolep? : Clotiazepam is a benzodiazepine which has anxiolytic, sedative and antiepileptic property. It differs from other benzodiazepines (Sezolep) 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 Sezolep affect my sex drive? : There are few reports but it is not so common. Sezolep does not affect the sexual drive in all the patients.|Is Sezolep a narcotic? : No. Sezolep is not a narcotic. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine. |Is Sezolep muscle relaxant? : Sezolep 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 Sezolep? : There is no known major interaction found with vitamin B when taken with Sezolep.|Can I take vitamin C along with Sezolep? : There is no known major interaction found with vitamin C when taken with Sezolep.|Can I take Sezolep 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 Sezolep cause euphoria? : No. Sezolep does not cause euphoria. It causes sleepiness, dizziness etc.|Can Sezolep get you high? : Sezolep does not make you feel high.|Can Sezolep be replaced with paroxetine? : No. both are different medication. Sezolep is an antianxiety, anticonvulsant drug whereas Paroxetine is an antidepressant medication|Can Sezolep cause rash? : Sezolep is not commonly known to cause a rash but hypersensitive individuals can develop a rash.|Is Sezolep the best choice for restless legs syndrome? : There are other treatment modalities for restless leg syndrome but among these benzodiazepine class of drug Sezolep is most studied drug. It is not approved for restless leg syndrome but used off label. |How is bupropion different than Sezolep? : Bupropion is in the treatment of depression and for smoking cessation. Sezolep is an anti-seizure and anti-anxiety medicine.|Can I take Sezolep 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 Sezolep as seen in few research studies.In few studies, clobazam showed a good retention when given for a longer period whereas Sezolep needs a dose escalation.|Can I take Sezolep 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 Sezolep 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 Sezolep 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 Sezolep along with paracetamol? : Yes. You can take prescribed doses of paracetamol with Sezolep. Inform your doctor if you have any allergy or liver problems before starting these medications.|Which is stronger Sezolep or oxazepam? : We could not find any direct studies comparing Sezolep with oxazepam. However, oxazepam is an intermediate-acting benzodiazepine with a slow onset of action.|Which medication is better Sezolep 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 Sezolep expire? : The expiry date of Sezolep is given on the tablet strip and provided by the manufacturer.|How does Sezolep affect the brain? : Sezolep 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 Sezolep along with coffee? : Yes. There are no major interactions known between coffee and Sezolep.|What is the difference between Sezolep and zopiclone? : Sezolep 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 Sezolep and olanzapine? : Sezolep is an anti-seizure, antianxiety medication. Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication.|Can Sezolep cause low blood pressure? : Sezolep is not known to cause low blood pressure commonly. It can cause palpitation in some patients.|Can I use Sezolep for sciatica? : No. Sezolep is not a known medication for sciatica. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.|Can tremors be treated with Sezolep? : Sezolep is not an approved drugs for treatment of tremors. However, in some research studies, it has been shown Sezolep is effective|Can I use Sezolep for nausea? : No. Sezolep is not a medication for nausea. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.|Can I use Sezolep for a headache? : No. Sezolep is not a medication for a headache. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.|Can I use Sezolep for vertigo? : No. Sezolep 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 Sezolep? : Yes. Though Sezolep is not approved for treatment of insomnia. Sezolep is used off-label for the treatment of sleep disorders.|Can I use Sezolep for depression? : No. Sezolep 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 Sezolep in pain management? : No. Sezolep 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 Sezolep in pain management. |What is the good time to take Sezolep? : It is given mostly at night as it causes sedation.
Medicine interaction:
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