Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for P Calm Tablet
If you are taking P calm 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 P calm, 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 P calm is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can I take P calm for pain?
No, P calm 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.