Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Lam LA Tablet
If you are taking Lam la 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 Lam la, 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 Lam la is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Lam la for pain?
No, Lam la 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.