Can Etizolam And Benzodiazepine Be Taken Together?

Posted on Tue, 23 Feb 2016

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Tue, 23 Feb 2016 Answered on

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Question : Is it safe to take etilam with clofranil

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it's totally safe

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic

Etilaam is Etizolam and is a benzodiazepine drug. Clofranil is Clomipramine and is a TCA drug. It's safe to take Etilaam with Clofranil. Both have no serious drug interactions. No need to worry.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (39 minutes later)

Dr as curosity I just went surfing net saw that both medications have severe side effect so I am worried and isnt it addictive plz guide me

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
The drugs are safe to use.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for asking again

Etizolam is benzodiazepine and is considered as relatively safe drug. But if used regularly for more than 4 weeks without proper supervision then the drug might result in dependence. Over all the drug is safe and free of serious side effects. Sudden stoppage after regular use results in withdrawal so proper tapering should be done.

Clomipramine is a TCA and not addictive. The drug is known to cause sedation,weight gain etc common side effects. The drug can increase the risk of heart conditions but in commonly prescribed doses the drug is safe to use. So no need to worry.

Thanks, Still have doubts please ask again.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar