Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for D Kam Tablet
If you are taking D kam 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 kam, 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 kam is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can I take D kam for pain?
No, D kam 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.