Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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