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Calmstay, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anxiety, Panic Attack and Disorder, Insomnia. Calmstay also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Calmstay depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Calmstay have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Calmstay normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Calmstay's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Calmstay related warnings talks about Calmstay's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Calmstay is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Glaucoma, Alcoholism are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Calmstay contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Calmstay have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Calmstay is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Calmstay is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Calmstay safe for pregnant women?
Calmstay may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Calmstay again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Calmstay safe during breastfeeding?
Calmstay can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Calmstay on the Kidneys?
Calmstay may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Calmstay on the Liver?
Side effects of Calmstay rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Calmstay on the Heart?
Using Calmstay does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Calmstay should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calmstay unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Calmstay habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Calmstay can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Calmstay, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Calmstay can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Calmstay only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Calmstay can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Calmstay
Taking Calmstay with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Calmstay
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Calmstay as it can have severe side effects.
Calmstay is a brand name of Clonazepam. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepine (Hypnotics & Sedatives). It is used mainly for the treatment of seizures, epilepsy, and panic disorder. It is also used for the treatment of burning mouth syndrome and tardive dyskinesia.
Yes, it can lower the heart rate but this occurs rarely. The exact cause behind this is unknown. If you are experiencing low heart rate after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Calmstay causes testosterone because of its effect on endocrine gland present in the brain.
Yes, Calmstay is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, some side effects are observed at regular doses these are drowsiness, dizziness, problems with coordination, and difficulty thinking. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Calmstay causes dry mouth. It is a common side effect of it. If you experience excess dry mouth after taking this drug, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Klonopin (clonazepam)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 418
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 330-332