Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Slurred speech, Memory impairment, Uncoordinated body movements, Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Irritability, Constipation, Headache, Depression.

Expert advice for Anxirid Tablet
If you are taking Anxirid for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks. It may become less effective over the time. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Anxirid, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. The addiction / habit-forming potential of Anxirid is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Anxirid used for?
Anxirid is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not to be used for mild anxiety associated with stress of day today life situations.

Q. Is Anxirid safe?
Anxirid is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Anxirid addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Anxirid has addictive potential. Its use is associated with risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Anxirid is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.

Q. Is Anxirid an opioid?
No, Anxirid is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.

Q. Is Anxirid an anti-depressant?
No, Anxirid is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.

Q. Is Anxirid a narcotic substance?
No, Anxirid is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for the treatment of anxiety.

Q. Can I take Anxirid for a hangover?
No, Anxirid is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Anxirid should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.

Q. Can I take Anxirid for anxiety?
Yes, Anxirid is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not recommended for mild anxiety associated with stress of day today life situations.

Q. Can I take Anxirid for heart palpitations?
No, Anxirid is not indicated for the treatment of heart palpitations. However, it may help in reducing heart palpitations associated with anxiety. Anxirid should always be taken only when advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Anxirid for alcohol withdrawal?
No, Anxirid is not indicated for the management of alcohol withdrawal.

Q. Does Anxirid reduce blood pressure?
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than prescribed dose of Anxirid. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Anxirid.

Q. Does Anxirid make you sleepy?
Yes, Anxirid makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Anxirid. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Anxirid and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.

Q. Does Anxirid expire?
Yes, Anxirid like any other medicine has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.

Q. Does Anxirid cause weight gain?
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Anxirid. Please consult your doctor if you experience disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Anxirid.

Q. Can the use of Anxirid cause hair loss?
It has not been reported to cause hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you experience this while taking Anxirid. As it could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Can I take Anxirid with hydrocodone?
Anxirid should not be taken with hydrocodone. Anxirid belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and hydrocodone belongs to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Anxirid with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Anxirid and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Anxirid with prednisone?
Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Anxirid and hence decrease the levels of Anxirid in the body which may decrease the effect of Anxirid and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Anxirid with clonazepam?
Anxirid should not be taken with clonazepam as both the medicines belong to the same class of medicines called benzodiazepines. When taken together, they can cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Anxirid with oxycodone?
Anxirid should not be taken with oxycodone. Anxirid belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and oxycodone belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Anxirid with tramadol?
Anxirid should not be taken with tramadol. Anxirid belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and tramadol belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Anxirid with ibuprofen?
No, interactions have been reported between Anxirid and ibuprofen. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Anxirid with sertraline?
No, interactions have been reported between Anxirid and sertraline. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Anxirid with buspirone?
No, interactions have been reported between Anxirid and buspirone. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Anxirid for the rest of my life?
No, Anxirid should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Anxirid for pain?
No, Anxirid is not indicated for the treatment of any kind of pain. It belongs to the class of benzodiazepines and is indicated for the treatment of anxiety.