Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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