Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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