Common Sleepiness, Dryness in mouth.

Expert advice for Synaptol Tablet SR
Synaptol can increase the effects of other CNS depressants (alcohol, barbiturates) medicine. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Synaptol, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Q. Is Synaptol a steroid?
No. Synaptol is not a steroid. Synaptol is a muscle relaxant. It is used in low back pain and also used to treat spasticity associated with post-stroke patients.

Q. Can I take Synaptol with paracetamol?
Yes. Synaptol can be taken with paracetamol. There is no known interaction between Synaptol and paracetamol.

Q. Can I take Synaptol with diclofenac?
Yes. Synaptol can be taken with diclofenac to reduce pain and spasm associated with back pain and other conditions. There is no known interaction between Synaptol and paracetamol.

Q. Are eperisone and Synaptol same?
No. Synaptol and eperisone are not same medicine but they are from the same class of drugs. They are centrally acting muscle relaxants. Both relax skeletal muscles but eperisone particularly also relaxes vascular smooth muscles leading to dilatation of blood vessels.

Q. Can I take Synaptol for anxiety?
No. Synaptol is not a drug approved for anxiety. Synaptol is a centrally acting muscle relaxant.

Q. Can Synaptol cause fall in blood pressure?
Yes. Synaptol can cause fall in blood pressure due to its action on the blood vessels. It relaxes the blood vessels leading to hypotension.

Q. Can I take Synaptol in myasthenia gravis?
No. Synaptol is absolutely contraindicated in cases of myasthenia gravis which is a disease of muscle and nerve end plate leading to muscle weakness.