Treatment of Anxiety disorder|Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

In Treatment of Anxiety disorder Clonark 2mg Tablet MD stops your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness tiredness difficulty concentrating feeling irritable and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety Disorder. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Clonark 2mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Clonark 2mg Tablet MD is a prescription medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and anxiety disorder. It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain.Clonark 2mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food. However take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not stop this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency and can cause nausea anxiety flu-like symptoms and muscle pain.Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue depression and impaired coordination. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or depression as this medicine may cause suicidal thoughts.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Clonark 2mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Clonark 2mg Tablet MD. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Clonark 2mg Tablet MD is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Clonark 2mg Tablet MD is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Clonark 2mg Tablet MD may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Clonark 2mg Tablet MD should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clonark 2mg Tablet MD may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Clonark 2mg Tablet MD can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Clonark 2mg Tablet MD should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clonark 2mg Tablet MD may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Clonark 2mg Tablet MD take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n

Chemical Class :: Benzodiazepines Derivative|Habit Forming :: Yes|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS|Action Class :: Benzodiazepines

Treatment of Anxiety disorder|Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Depression | Dizziness | Drowsiness | Fatigue | Impaired coordination | Memory impairment

Q. Is Clonark 2mg Tablet MD a sleeping pill?::: Clonark 2mg Tablet MD belongs to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and is used to treat anxiety stop seizures (fits) or relax tense muscles. This can also help relieve difficulty sleeping (insomnia) and is usually prescribed for a short period of time if used to treat sleeping problems. You should take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor.| Q. Does Clonark 2mg Tablet MD cause sleepiness? If yes then should I stop driving while taking Clonark 2mg Tablet MD?::: Yes Clonark 2mg Tablet MD causes drowsiness very commonly. It also causes forgetfulness and affects muscular function which may adversely affect your ability to drive. Sometimes drowsiness persists even on the following day. So in case Clonark 2mg Tablet MD makes you sleepy and affects your alertness you should avoid driving.| Q. For how long should I take Clonark 2mg Tablet MD?::: The duration of treatment with Clonark 2mg Tablet MD is mainly as short as possible. Your doctor will evaluate you after 4 weeks of treatment in order to assess the need for continuation of treatment especially if you do not have any symptoms. Before taking you off this medicine your doctor may gradually decrease your dose to prevent any withdrawal side effects. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.| Q. Is it safe to take Clonark 2mg Tablet MD and alcohol together?::: No it is not at all recommended to take alcohol with Clonark 2mg Tablet MD since it can cause breathing problems sleepiness and heart problems. Taking Clonark 2mg Tablet MD with alcohol may make you sleepy and your breathing may become so shallow that you may not wake up. This may even lead to death.| Q. Is Clonark 2mg Tablet MD addictive?::: People taking Clonark 2mg Tablet MD in high doses or for a long term may become addicted to it. Also people with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse are more likely to become addicted to Clonark 2mg Tablet MD. Therefore Clonark 2mg Tablet MD should be taken for the shortest possible time and in the lowest effective dose.| Q. Can I stop taking Clonark 2mg Tablet MD if I start feeling better?::: No do not stop taking Clonark 2mg Tablet MD suddenly as you may experience withdrawal effects like depression nervousness difficulty in sleeping irritability sweating upset stomach or diarrhea. Stopping it suddenly may even bring back the symptoms and make them harder to treat. You may also experience mood changes anxiety restlessness and changes in sleep patterns. These effects may occur even after taking low doses for a short period of time.| Q. Are there any foods we need to avoid while taking Clonark 2mg Tablet MD?::: Yes you should avoid taking foods containing caffeine such as tea coffee chocolates etc. while taking Clonark 2mg Tablet MD. This is because caffeine stimulates your brain and Clonark 2mg Tablet MD calms the brain. So taking too much caffeine can affect the calming ability of this medicine and worsen your condition. Also you should avoid taking alcohol while on treatment with Clonark 2mg Tablet MD. Alcohol can cause excessive sleepiness and make you more drowsy and inattentive. Talk to your doctor if you have any other doubts regarding your diet while taking Clonark 2mg Tablet MD.