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

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

Q. Is Dipax an opioid/ painkiller/ barbiturate/ sedative/ muscle relaxant?
Dipax 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 Dipax a sleeping pill?
Dipax is used as sedative drug which induces sleep

Q. Is Dipax a narcotic/controlled drug?
Dipax 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 Dipax for?
It is advisable to take this drug only till prescribed by the doctor

Q. Can I take Dipax for back pain/toothache/anxiety/hangover?
Dipax 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 Dipax help with opioid withdrawal?
Dipax is used to induce sleep, control fits and other symptoms of withdrawal of opioids as well as other depressant drugs

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

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

Q. Does Dipax make you high?
Dipax 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'. Dipax 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.