Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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