Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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