Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Anxit Tablet SR
If you are taking Anxit 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 Anxit, 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 Anxit is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Anxit with hydrocodone?
Anxit should not be taken with hydrocodone. Anxit 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 Anxit with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Anxit 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 Anxit with prednisone?
Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Anxit and hence decrease the levels of Anxit in the body which may decrease the effect of Anxit and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Anxit with clonazepam?
Anxit 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 Anxit with oxycodone?
Anxit should not be taken with oxycodone. Anxit 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 Anxit with tramadol?
Anxit should not be taken with tramadol. Anxit 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 Anxit with ibuprofen?
No, interactions have been reported between Anxit 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 Anxit with sertraline?
No, interactions have been reported between Anxit 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 Anxit with buspirone?
No, interactions have been reported between Anxit 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 Anxit for the rest of my life?
No, Anxit should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Anxit for pain?
No, Anxit 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.