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

Expert advice for D P M Tablet
If you are taking D p m 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 D p m, 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 D p m is very high.

Q. Is D p m an opioid/ painkiller/ barbiturate/ sedative/ muscle relaxant?
D p m belongs to a class of medication called as benzodiazepine. It produces sedation and also causes muscle relaxation. It is not a barbiturate, and does not relieve pain

Q. Is D p m a sleeping pill?
D p m is used as sedative drug which induces sleep

Q. Is D p m a narcotic/controlled drug?
D p m is considered as a narcotic drug, as it has low, but definite potential to cause addiction, resulting in abuse of the drug; hence, its sale is controlled. It is available only according to the prescription of a doctor

Q. How long can I take D p m for?
It is advisable to take this drug only till prescribed by the doctor

Q. Can I take D p m for back pain/toothache/anxiety/hangover?
D p m is used in the treatment of short-term relief (2-4 weeks) of severe anxiety. It is not a pain-relieving medication, and cannot be used to relieve pain. It does not relieve hangover

Q. Does D p m help with opioid withdrawal?
D p m is used to induce sleep, control fits and other symptoms of withdrawal of opioids as well as other depressant drugs

Q. Does D p m cause weight gain/drowsiness/thins blood?
Drowsiness is the most common side effect of D p m. There is no evidence that it causes weight gain, or thinning of blood

Q. Does D p m show on blood test?
Yes, D p m can be detected in blood, as well as urine, even when it is taken at prescribed doses

Q. Does D p m make you high?
D p m is a benzodiazepine, which calms down the brain to relieve symptoms of brain hyperactivity. This effect may be perceived by some as pleasant, or ‘getting high'. D p m is considered as a narcotic drug, as it has low, but definite potential to cause addiction, resulting in abuse of the drug; hence, its sale is controlled. It is available only according to the prescription of a doctor.