Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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