Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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