Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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