Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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