Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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