Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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