Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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