CZ-Pex
CZ-Pex Products are primarily used for
Severe anxiety, Epilepsy/Seizures
About CZ-Pex Products
CZ-Pex Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of CZ-Pex are Constipation, Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Decreased appetite, Headache, Nausea, Irritability, Aggression, Restlessness, Drug tolerance, Difficulty in paying attention, Tremors, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Sleepiness, Depression, Sedation, Speech disorder.
Severe
Side Effects of CZ-Pex are Drug dependence, Psychotic disorder, Impaired consciousness, Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement), Abnormal gait, Respiratory depression, Photosensitivity, Urticaria, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Muscle spasm, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Suicidal ideation, Cognitive disorder.
How CZ-Pex Products work
Clobazam 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.
Patient Concerns about CZ-Pex Products
Frequently asked questions about CZ-Pex Products
Frequently asked questions about Clobazam
Q. Is CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet habit forming?
Yes, CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet can be habit forming if used for a long time. The risk of dependence increases with dose and duration of treatment; it is also greater in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Therefore, the duration of treatment is generally as short as possible.
Q. Can CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet make me sleepy?
Yes, CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet can make you sleepy. It usually begins within the first month of treatment and may diminish with continued treatment.
Q. How long does CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet take to work?
CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet is a fast-acting medicine, which means that it quickly gets absorbed from the bloodstream. CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet reaches its highest blood levels within half an hour to 4 hours after the dose is taken.
Q. Is CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet the same as clonazepam?
No, CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet and clonazepam are not the same medicines but belong to the same class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
Q. How long does CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet withdrawal last?
Withdrawal syndrome may develop at any time up to 3 weeks after stopping CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet. Withdrawal signs may last anywhere from 4 weeks to a year or more.
Q. Can I stop taking CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet?
No, do not stop taking CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor tells you to. Suddenly stopping CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet may cause unwanted effects known as withdrawal symptoms. To prevent this, the dose of clobazam needs to be reduced gradually before completely stopping it. Therefore, it is important that you consult your doctor first.
Q. Is CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet habit forming?
Yes, CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet can be habit forming if used for a long time. The risk of dependence increases with dose and duration of treatment; it is also greater in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Therefore, the duration of treatment is generally as short as possible.
Q. Can CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet make me sleepy?
Yes, CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet can make you sleepy. It usually begins within the first month of treatment and may diminish with continued treatment.
Q. How long does CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet take to work?
CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet is a fast-acting medicine, which means that it quickly gets absorbed from the bloodstream. CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet reaches its highest blood levels within half an hour to 4 hours after the dose is taken.
Q. Is CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet the same as clonazepam?
No, CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet and clonazepam are not the same medicines but belong to the same class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
Q. How long does CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet withdrawal last?
Withdrawal syndrome may develop at any time up to 3 weeks after stopping CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet. Withdrawal signs may last anywhere from 4 weeks to a year or more.
Q. Can I stop taking CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet?
No, do not stop taking CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor tells you to. Suddenly stopping CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet may cause unwanted effects known as withdrawal symptoms. To prevent this, the dose of clobazam needs to be reduced gradually before completely stopping it. Therefore, it is important that you consult your doctor first.
Q. What if more than the recommended dose of CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet is taken?
Taking more than the recommended doses of CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet can affect in different ways, and the patient should seek immediate medical help. In mild cases, it may cause symptoms such as drowsiness, mental confusion, and tiredness. Whereas, in more serious cases, the symptoms may include the complete loss of control of bodily movements, decreased muscle tone, low blood pressure, respiratory depression, coma in rare cases, and death in very rare cases.
Q. Can CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet tablets be crushed? Should I take CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet before or after meals?
CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet tablets can be taken whole, broken in half along the score, or crushed and mixed in applesauce. CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet can be taken with or without food.
Q. Can using CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet cause a decrease in the blood pressure?
Generally, the use of CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet does not cause a decrease in the blood pressure, but taking more than the recommended doses of CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet may cause a fall in the blood pressure
Q. Can CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet make me tired?
CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet may cause tiredness along with muscle weakness. In case you experience tiredness or if tiredness persists for a long time, then you should consult your doctor.
Q. Does CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet cause depression?
No, CZ Pex-5 MD Tablet dose not cause depression, but it can cause recurrence of pre-existing depression.