Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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