• Clonil 10 Tablet is a tricyclic antidepressant
• It is used in adults to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• It also treats muscular weakness (cataplexy) associated with repeat attacks of sleepiness (narcolepsy) and can manage depression that is unresponsive to other medicines
• Clonil 10 Tablet works by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that stabilizes and enhances the mood
• It is better to take it before bedtime because it can make you feel sleepy
• It can be taken with or without food, but you should take it at a fixed time each day for better efficacy
• The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms
• If you have missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember it
• Do not skip any dose and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
• This medication must not be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor
• Your dose will need to be gradually decreased when the doctor decides to stop it.
• The most common side effects of this medicine include increased heart rate, blurred vision, and constipation
• Initially, this medicine may also cause a sudden drop in the blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down
• It may even cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
• It may also lead to weight gain in some people
• Most of the common side effects tend to be mild and temporary
• Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing side effects if they bother you or do not go away
• Serious side effects are rare.
• Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women should Take Clonil 10 Tablet with proper consultation and caution
• This medicine is not addictive, but you can get extra side effects (withdrawal symptoms) if you stop taking it suddenly
• If you notice any sudden mood change or get suicidal or self-harm thoughts, you must consult the doctor without delay
• Also, remember to Take Clonil 10 Tablet as advised by the doctor as an overdose of this medication may lead to a serious health emergency.

Uses of Clonil 10 Tablet

• In Treatment of Narcolepsy (Uncontrollable daytime sleepiness) Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime drowsiness
• The affected person may experience excessive sleepiness, sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and in some cases episodes of cataplexy (partial or total loss of muscle control)
• Clonil 10 Tablet stimulates the brain and makes you fully awake
• It also relieves these abnormal symptoms and regulates the sleep cycle
• This restores normal sleeping habits and improves your quality of life
• You will feel more energetic and will be able to perform better in your daily activities.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Clonil 10 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.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Clonil 10 Tablet

• Constipation
• Nausea
• Altered libido
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Increased appetite
• Sweating
• Drowsiness
• Urinary incontinence
• Tremors
• Weight gain
• Aggravation of depression
• Agitation
• Anxiety
• Blurred vision
• Delirium (acute confusional state)
• ECG changes
• Headache
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Ringing in ear
• Sleep disorder
• Confusion
• Hallucination
• Mania
• Micturition disorders
• Altered blood sugar level