Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet 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.

Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet 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.

Uses of Lonazep Tablet MD

Benefits of Lonazep Tablet MD

In Treatment of Anxiety disorder

Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet 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.

In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

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Side effects of Lonazep Tablet MD

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lonazep

Depression
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fatigue
Impaired coordination
Memory impairment

How to use Lonazep Tablet MD

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. Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Lonazep Tablet MD works

Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet 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

Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet 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

Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Lonazep Tablet MD?

If you miss a dose of Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet, 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.

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Quick tips

The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you experience worsen anxiety, depression angry, or violent behavior and mania while taking this medicine.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzodiazepines Derivative

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Benzodiazepines

Interaction with drugs

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Patient concerns

Lonazep md 0.25 is not available what to do

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

Try plain lonazep or use another brand

I am prescribed Lonazep MD 0.5mg twice a day for anxiety. Its causing me depression. Is there any other GABA medication that is not addictive and does not results in depression?

Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari

Psychiatry

Benzodiazepines are usually do not cause depressionSerotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are commonly used in anxiety disorderAs well as depression

Can I take Feliz s 10 & Lonazep .25 mg at night for anxiety disorder & lack of sleep

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Psychiatric evaluation is based on history, clinical symptoms, personality factors, ongoing psychosocial stressors and frequency and severity of symptoms. It requires direct interaction with the patient on a regular basis. Once diagnosed, a management plan is formed based on intensity and frequency of symptoms and associated biological and psycho social factors. A complete solution to ones problems in a single question is thus not possible. I suggest you to visit a psychiatrist in your vicinity for clinical evaluation.

I have sleep disorder from last 8 years. During the sleep dreams comes. I took quatan 25mg and nexito forte approx 5 years.After changing the doctor i have been prescribed mirtaz 7.5mg ,nexito 10 and 0.5 lonazep fir 2 years. After that i took sertraline 50mg ,lonazep 0.5mg then 100 mg sertraline ,lonazep 0.5mg then mirnite 15mg then 100 mg sertraline ,lonazep 0.5mg and arip mt-5 . I am getting a solutions for sleep disorder. You are requested to review and advise me.

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Sleep problems are often caused by underlying physical and/ or psychological cause. This requires examination of the patient so that proper treatment can be initiated. Often stress/ anxiety/ depression or mood disorder needs to be dealt with and sleeping pills are not adequate treatment. Please go through the link below - http://drjyotikapoor.com/2015/01/26/sleep-disorders/

My Sister(pott's spine patient) underwent spine decompression surgery recently where she got got 2 rods and screws fixed to her backbone to support the spine. She started walking slowly the next day and seemed to do pretty well. However with some time, she complains of getting sudden jerks in her back while walking and can't bear the pain. DOTS IV is still being administered. The Neuro surgeon says you are being lazy and not walking enough and doesnt give much time or importance to our problem statement. I cannot understand what could be the problem and what can be the solution. Please guide. I am yet to take her to LRSI hospital for TB treatment progress monitoring.

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

start tab lonazep 0.25 mg at nite; show to neurologist

Is there any side effect of continuous taking cipralex 10 mg. Lonazep .25 mg. & Etilaam .25 mg. one each daily for 4 to 5 months for treatment of anxiety. Whether one can get addiction to any one of these & are they quiet safe? Please tell whether a person can be fully recovered from depression with the help of aforesaid medicines with long usage?

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Antidepressants are not addictive. Lonazep and etilaam are benzodiazepines which can be addictive if not taken under supervision.

User feedback

Patients taking Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet

Once A Day

80%

Twice A Day

20%

What are you using Lonazep Tablet MD for?

Anxiety disor*

69%

Others

16%

Short term an*

11%

Epilepsy

*Anxiety disorder, Short term anxiety

How much was the improvement?

Average

44%

Poor

35%

Excellent

22%

What were the side-effects while using Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet?

No Side Effec*

25%

Drowsiness

25%

Dizziness

25%

Fatigue

Anxiety

*No Side Effect

How do you take Lonazep Tablet MD?

With food

62%

With or witho*

25%

Empty stomach

12%

*With or without food

Please rate Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet on price

Average

42%

Not Expensive

33%

Expensive

25%

FAQs

Q. Is Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet a sleeping pill?

Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet 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 Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet cause sleepiness? If yes, then should I stop driving while taking Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet?

Yes, Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet 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 Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet makes you sleepy and affects your alertness, you should avoid driving.

Q. For how long should I take Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet?

The duration of treatment with Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet 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 Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet and alcohol together?

No, it is not at all recommended to take alcohol with Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet since it can cause breathing problems, sleepiness and heart problems. Taking Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet 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 Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet addictive?

People taking Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet 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 Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet. Therefore, Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet should be taken for the shortest possible time and in the lowest effective dose.

Q. Can I stop taking Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet if I start feeling better?

No, do not stop taking Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet 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 Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet?

Yes, you should avoid taking foods containing caffeine such as tea, coffee, chocolates etc., while taking Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet. This is because caffeine stimulates your brain and Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet 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 Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet. 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 Lonazep MD 0.5 Tablet.

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