Uses / Indications:
Closed 0.25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy and anxiety disorder.
Pregnancy interaction:
Closed 0.25mg 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 Closed 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 Closed, 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 Closed 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. Closed 0.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Closed 0.25mg 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 Closed while taking a dietary supplement? : It depends on what kind of dietary supplement it is. Normally absorption of Closed 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 Closed? : Clotiazepam is a benzodiazepine which has anxiolytic, sedative and antiepileptic property. It differs from other benzodiazepines (Closed) 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 Closed affect my sex drive? : There are few reports but it is not so common. Closed does not affect the sexual drive in all the patients.|Is Closed a narcotic? : No. Closed is not a narcotic. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine. |Is Closed muscle relaxant? : Closed 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 Closed? : There is no known major interaction found with vitamin B when taken with Closed.|Can I take vitamin C along with Closed? : There is no known major interaction found with vitamin C when taken with Closed.|Can I take Closed 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 Closed cause euphoria? : No. Closed does not cause euphoria. It causes sleepiness, dizziness etc.|Can Closed get you high? : Closed does not make you feel high.|Can Closed be replaced with paroxetine? : No. both are different medication. Closed is an antianxiety, anticonvulsant drug whereas Paroxetine is an antidepressant medication|Can Closed cause rash? : Closed is not commonly known to cause a rash but hypersensitive individuals can develop a rash.|Is Closed the best choice for restless legs syndrome? : There are other treatment modalities for restless leg syndrome but among these benzodiazepine class of drug Closed is most studied drug. It is not approved for restless leg syndrome but used off label. |How is bupropion different than Closed? : Bupropion is in the treatment of depression and for smoking cessation. Closed is an anti-seizure and anti-anxiety medicine.|Can I take Closed 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 Closed as seen in few research studies.In few studies, clobazam showed a good retention when given for a longer period whereas Closed needs a dose escalation.|Can I take Closed 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 Closed 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 Closed 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 Closed along with paracetamol? : Yes. You can take prescribed doses of paracetamol with Closed. Inform your doctor if you have any allergy or liver problems before starting these medications.|Which is stronger Closed or oxazepam? : We could not find any direct studies comparing Closed with oxazepam. However, oxazepam is an intermediate-acting benzodiazepine with a slow onset of action.|Which medication is better Closed 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 Closed expire? : The expiry date of Closed is given on the tablet strip and provided by the manufacturer.|How does Closed affect the brain? : Closed 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 Closed along with coffee? : Yes. There are no major interactions known between coffee and Closed.|What is the difference between Closed and zopiclone? : Closed 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 Closed and olanzapine? : Closed is an anti-seizure, antianxiety medication. Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication.|Can Closed cause low blood pressure? : Closed is not known to cause low blood pressure commonly. It can cause palpitation in some patients.|Can I use Closed for sciatica? : No. Closed is not a known medication for sciatica. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.|Can tremors be treated with Closed? : Closed is not an approved drugs for treatment of tremors. However, in some research studies, it has been shown Closed is effective|Can I use Closed for nausea? : No. Closed is not a medication for nausea. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.|Can I use Closed for a headache? : No. Closed is not a medication for a headache. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.|Can I use Closed for vertigo? : No. Closed 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 Closed? : Yes. Though Closed is not approved for treatment of insomnia. Closed is used off-label for the treatment of sleep disorders.|Can I use Closed for depression? : No. Closed 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 Closed in pain management? : No. Closed 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 Closed in pain management. |What is the good time to take Closed? : It is given mostly at night as it causes sedation.
Medicine interaction:
Closed with Revaprazan|Closed with Dexrabeprazole|Closed with Valproic Acid|Closed with Pimozide|Closed with Pantoprazole|Closed with Carbamazepine|Closed with Posaconazole|Closed with Lacosamide|Closed with Sodium Valproate|Closed with Haloperidol|Closed with Iloperidone|Closed with Armodafinil|Closed with Ritonavir|Closed with Paliperidone|Closed with Sulpiride|Closed with Roxithromycin|Closed with Fosphenytoin|Closed with Oxcarbazepine|Closed with Indinavir|Closed with Imipramine|Closed with Levosulpiride|Closed with Itraconazole|Closed with Azithromycin|Closed with Citalopram|Closed with Lamotrigine|Closed with Phenytoin|Closed with Blonanserin|Closed with Chlorpromazine|Closed with Clarithromycin|Closed with Ketoconazole|Closed with Lansoprazole|Closed with Lamivudine|Closed with Rabeprazole|Closed with Paroxetine|Closed with Ilaprazole
