Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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