CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL
About CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL
CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL is a combination of two drugs: clonazepam and Paracetamol. Clonazepam is a Benzodiazepines (BZD) that are primarily used to treat anxiety disorders, restless leg syndrome, and prevention of seizures (fits) due to epilepsy. An anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of excessive fear or worry that affects an individual's daily activities. On the other hand, Epilepsy is a chronic disorder characterized by episodes of seizures (fits). Restless leg syndrome is a disorder that causes an uncontrollable need to move your legs, generally because of an unpleasant sensation. It usually happens in the evening or night-time when you are sitting or lying down. Whereas paracetamol is a common pain killer. It also has an antipyretic effect (reduces fever).
CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL is composed of two medicines: clonazepam (reduce anxiety) and Paracetamol (reduce pain, inflammation, and fever). Clonazepam works by increasing levels of brain cell (neuron) calming chemical, known as gamma-amino-butyric-acid (GABA) in your brain that helps to relieve anxiety, stop seizures attacks (fits), and cause relaxation of the tense muscles. Besides this, CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL also relieves temporary insomnia (sleeplessness) due to anxiety disorders. Paracetamol has both analgesic and antipyretic (fever reducer) properties which decrease mild pain and possibly fever. Therefore, paracetamol minimizes pain and inflammation in these conditions.
Take CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience altered walking, dizziness, depression, drowsiness, lack of coordination, fatigue, memory loss. Most of these side effects of CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Do not take this medicine if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorders or difficulty sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or a problem with alcohol or other prescription drugs. CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL is a habit-forming drug and, hence there is a risk of forming a dependence on this medicine. Therefore, before stopping this medicine, consult your doctor to cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremor, or general unwell feeling.
Uses of CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL
Medicinal Benefits
When you take CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL, it will increase chemical messenger (GABA neurotransmitter) in your body, which helps decrease the feeling of nervousness, stress, and anxiety, leading to calm and relaxation. CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL benefits people who struggle with anxiety and worries in daily life. CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL contains ‘paracetamol’ which reduces pain and inflammation in these conditions. Paracetamol has less gastric irritation than other painkillers. Regular intake of the prescribed dose of CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL improves social life and your ability and performance at work and general wellbeing. Besides this, it also relieves the symptoms of restless leg syndrome by relaxing the muscle. CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL causes a relaxing effect on the brain, which may help control the body's movements.
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Side Effects of CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL
- Altered walking
- Dizziness
- Depression
- Drowsiness
- Lack of coordination
- Fatigue
- Memory loss
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Epilepsy: It is a chronic disorder characterized by episodes of seizures (fits) which means sudden jerky movements of limbs or other body parts. Epilepsy should not be confused with an anxiety disorder. Epilepsy should not be confused with an anxiety disorder.
Anxiety: It can cause panic attacks, with intense feelings of nervousness, fear, and sudden onset of sweating, hyperventilation, fast heartbeat, and flushing of the skin. Anyone can develop epilepsy, but it is commonly seen in young children and the elderly.
Restless leg syndrome: It is a disorder that causes an uncontrollable need to move your legs, generally because of an unpleasant sensation. It usually happens in the evening or night-time when you are sitting or lying down.
FAQs
CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL decreases the activity in the brain producing a calming effect. It improves mood, behaviour, and cognition in patients with anxiety.
There is no clinical evidence that CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL affects fertility in either men or women. But, if you are trying to get pregnant, consult your doctor.
CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL belongs to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and is used to treat stop seizures (fits), anxiety, or relax tense muscles. This can also help relieve trouble sleeping (insomnia) and is generally prescribed for a short period of time if used to treat sleeping difficulties. You should take it in the dose and duration recommended by the doctor.
Do not stop taking CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL until instructed by your doctor. You may get side effects like confusion, depression, nervousness, sweating, and diarrhoea. Your doctor may lower the dose of CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL if using it for more than 2-4 weeks of treatment to reduce side effects.
Yes. Memory loss is a common side effect of CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL. So, regular intake of CLONAZEPAM+PARACETAMOL can impact your memory and cause lack of concentration, or even complete ‘blackout’ and difficulty in remembering important things.
Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry, or uneasiness. Symptoms include irritability, lack of concentration, fatigue, trembling, and rapid heartbeat. If you experience repeated episodes of anxiety, consult a doctor immediately.