Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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