Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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