Tensnil Capsule belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and severe anxiety. It works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Tensnil Capsule may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to 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 and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase seizure frequency. Some common side effects of this medicine include tiredness, slurred speech, fever, cough, drooling, constipation, and difficulty in passing urine. It may 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 consult the doctor if you notice blisters on the skin or inside your mouth. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.

• Breathing problems
• Constipation
• Cough
• Difficulty in urination
• Drooling
• Fever
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Sleepiness
• Slurred speech
• Tiredness

Chemical Class::Benzodiazepines Derivative|Habit Forming::Yes|Therapeutic Class::NEURO CNS|Action Class::Benzodiazepines

• Q. Q. Is Tensnil Capsule habit forming??
  Ans: Yes, Tensnil Capsule 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. Q. Can Tensnil Capsule make me sleepy??
  Ans: Yes, Tensnil Capsule can make you sleepy. It usually begins within the first month of treatment and may diminish with continued treatment.
• Q. Q. How long does Tensnil Capsule take to work??
  Ans: Tensnil Capsule is a fast-acting medicine, which means that it quickly gets absorbed from the bloodstream. Tensnil Capsule reaches its highest blood levels within half an hour to 4 hours after the dose is taken.
• Q. Q. Is Tensnil Capsule the same as clonazepam??
  Ans: No, Tensnil Capsule and clonazepam are not the same medicines but belong to the same class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
• Q. Q. How long does Tensnil Capsule withdrawal last??
  Ans: Withdrawal syndrome may develop at any time up to 3 weeks after stopping Tensnil Capsule. Withdrawal signs may last anywhere from 4 weeks to a year or more.
• Q. Q. Can I stop taking Tensnil Capsule??
  Ans: No, do not stop taking Tensnil Capsule even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor tells you to. Suddenly stopping Tensnil Capsule 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. Q. What if more than the recommended dose of Tensnil Capsule is taken??
  Ans: Taking more than the recommended doses of Tensnil Capsule 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. Q. Can using Tensnil Capsule cause a decrease in the blood pressure??
  Ans: Generally, the use of Tensnil Capsule does not cause a decrease in the blood pressure, but taking more than the recommended doses of Tensnil Capsule may cause a fall in the blood pressure
• Q. Q. Can Tensnil Capsule make me tired??
  Ans: Tensnil Capsule 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. Q. Does Tensnil Capsule cause depression??
  Ans: No, Tensnil Capsule dose not cause depression, but it can cause recurrence of pre-existing depression.

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