Clonatrix 0.5 Anticonvulsant Tablet

Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet is helpful in the effective treatment of epilepsy (seizures), panic and anxiety disorders. This medication helps to reduce the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells which further helps to calm the brain. Clonatrix 0.5 is a prescription medicine and can be consumed with or without food. This medicine should always be taken as advised by your doctor as it has a high habit-forming potential. Clonazepam, a major ingredient of Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet, belongs to a particular group of medicines known as benzodiazepines which are helpful in controlling seizures and fits due to epilepsy as well as certain type of panic disorders.

Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet slows down the electrical signals in the brain which lead to seizures (fits). This medicine can effectively reduce the symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. Keep on taking the medicine even if you feel better as stopping the medication without the consultation of a doctor might trigger a seizure.

Uses of Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet

Treatment of Anxiety Disorder/ Treatment of Epilepsy (Seizures)

Benefits of Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet

Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet is effective in stopping the release of chemicals from the brain that make you feel anxious which reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. This medication can effectively eliminate the feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty in concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems that are often accompanied by anxiety disorders. Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet will make you able to pursue activities such as swimming and driving which you were not able to do earlier on. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better.

Side Effects of Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet

A medical attention is not required for majority of the side effects as they disappear as soon as the body adjusts to the medicine. Some common side effects of Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet are depression, dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness etc. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re bothered by them.

Safety Advice

Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet is unsafe to consume along with alcohol. This medicine is unsafe to consume during pregnancy as there might be risk to the developing baby. Clonatrix 0.5 is unsafe to consume while driving as it may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. This medication should be consumed with caution in patients with liver and kidney diseases. Always consult a doctor before consuming a medicine.

How to Use Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet

Always follow your doctor’s advice to specify the dose and duration of taking Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet. Swallow the tablet as a whole and do not chew, crush or break it. This medicine may be taken with or without food although it is advisable to take this medicine at a fixed time.

How Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet Works

Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet, a benzodiazepine, works by increasing the action of a certain chemical messengers (GABA) in the brain which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet a sleeping pill?
Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet is an effective medicine for treating anxiety, seizures and tense muscles and can help relieve difficulty sleeping for a short period of time. Please consult your doctor before consuming a medicine.

Does Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet cause sleepiness during driving?
Yes, Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet causes drowsiness which may adversely affect your ability to drive. So it is usually advised not to drive after taking this medicine.

What should I avoid while using Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet?
Avoid driving and using heavy machinery if you experience sleepiness, dizziness, blurred vision or double vision after consuming Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet.

For how long should I take Clonatrix 0.5 Tablet?
Your doctor will evaluate you after 4 weeks of taking this medication and will decide upon your exact condition and whether to extend the duration of the dose.