Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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