Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I take Zicam while taking a dietary supplement?
It depends on what kind of dietary supplement it is. Normally absorption of Zicam is not affected by food and other vitamins. Consult your doctor before you start taking the medication.

Q. Which medication is best, alprazolam or Zicam?
Both are equally effective as suggested in different research studies.

Q. What is the difference between clotiazepam and Zicam?
Clotiazepam is a benzodiazepine which has anxiolytic, sedative and antiepileptic property. It differs from other benzodiazepines (Zicam) in that the benzene ring is replaced by thiophene ring. Clinical use of clotiazepam is relatively low.

Q. Which medication is best, lorazepam or Zicam?
Both are equally effective as shown in the research studies.

Q. Which medication is best, diazepam or Zicam?
Both are equally effective as shown in the research studies.

Q. Can Zicam affect my sex drive?
There are few reports but it is not so common. Zicam does not affect the sexual drive in all the patients.

Q. Is Zicam a narcotic?
No. Zicam is not a narcotic. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.

Q. Is Zicam muscle relaxant?
Zicam is approved for the treatment of anxiety, alcohol withdrawal and epilepsy. Some research studies have shown it has got muscle relaxant properties.

Q. Can I take vitamin B along with Zicam?
There is no known major interaction found with vitamin B when taken with Zicam.

Q. Can I take vitamin C along with Zicam?
There is no known major interaction found with vitamin C when taken with Zicam.

Q. Can I take Zicam while I am on hepatitis C treatment?
The treatment of hepatitis C includes many drugs and the side effects depends on which drug you are prescribed.

Q. Can Zicam cause euphoria?
No. Zicam does not cause euphoria. It causes sleepiness, dizziness etc.

Q. Can Zicam get you high?
Zicam does not make you feel high.

Q. Can Zicam be replaced with paroxetine?
No. both are different medication. Zicam is an antianxiety, anticonvulsant drug whereas Paroxetine is an antidepressant medication

Q. Can Zicam cause rash?
Zicam is not commonly known to cause a rash but hypersensitive individuals can develop a rash.

Q. Is Zicam the best choice for restless legs syndrome?
There are other treatment modalities for restless leg syndrome but among these benzodiazepine class of drug Zicam is most studied drug. It is not approved for restless leg syndrome but used off label.

Q. How is bupropion different than Zicam?
Bupropion is in the treatment of depression and for smoking cessation. Zicam is an anti-seizure and anti-anxiety medicine.

Q. Can I take Zicam along with zolpidem?
No. You should avoid taking these two medications together. They both induce sleep and taking them together can lead to increased sleepiness, decreased concentration, ataxia and abnormal co-ordination.

Q. Which medication is better, Zicam or clobazam?
Clobazam causes less sedation as compared to Zicam as seen in few research studies.In few studies, clobazam showed a good retention when given for a longer period whereas Zicam needs a dose escalation.

Q. Can I take Zicam along with fluoxetine?
You should avoid taking these two drugs together as they increase side effects like sleepiness, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.

Q. Can I take Zicam while I am also taking antibiotics?
It depends on which antibiotics you are on treatment. Consult your doctor before starting these medications.

Q. Can I take Zicam along with escitalopram?
You should avoid taking these two drugs together as they increase side effects like sleepiness, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.

Q. Which medication is better, Zicam or nitrazepam?
Both are equally effective as shown in the research studies.

Q. Can I take Zicam along with paracetamol?
Yes. You can take prescribed doses of paracetamol with Zicam. Inform your doctor if you have any allergy or liver problems before starting these medications.

Q. Which is stronger Zicam or oxazepam?
We could not find any direct studies comparing Zicam with oxazepam. However, oxazepam is an intermediate-acting benzodiazepine with a slow onset of action.

Q. Which medication is better Zicam or etizolam?
Etizolam is a short acting drug and its structure is a bit different from the benzodiazepines class of drugs. Both are used in inducing sleep and relieving anxiety however it depends.

Q. When does Zicam expire?
The expiry date of Zicam is given on the tablet strip and provided by the manufacturer.

Q. How does Zicam affect the brain?
Zicam works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Q. Can I take Zicam along with coffee?
Yes. There are no major interactions known between coffee and Zicam.

Q. What is the difference between Zicam and zopiclone?
Zicam is an anti-siezure, antianxiety medication. Zopiclone is a sedating drug from different class and it is only used for inducing sleep

Q. What is the difference between Zicam and olanzapine?
Zicam is an anti-seizure, antianxiety medication. Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication.

Q. Can Zicam cause low blood pressure?
Zicam is not known to cause low blood pressure commonly. It can cause palpitation in some patients.

Q. Can I use Zicam for sciatica?
No. Zicam is not a known medication for sciatica. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.

Q. Can tremors be treated with Zicam?
Zicam is not an approved drugs for treatment of tremors. However, in some research studies, it has been shown Zicam is effective

Q. Can I use Zicam for nausea?
No. Zicam is not a medication for nausea. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.

Q. Can I use Zicam for a headache?
No. Zicam is not a medication for a headache. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.

Q. Can I use Zicam for vertigo?
No. Zicam is not a medication for vertigo. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication. However, few studies have shown its effectiveness in vertigo.

Q. Can insomnia be treated with Zicam?
Yes. Though Zicam is not approved for treatment of insomnia. Zicam is used off-label for the treatment of sleep disorders.

Q. Can I use Zicam for depression?
No. Zicam is not a medication for depression. It is an antiseizure and antianxiety medication. There are the different class of drugs for treating depression.

Q. Can I use Zicam in pain management?
No. Zicam is not a medication for management of pain disorders. It is an antiseizure and antianxiety medication. There are the different class of drugs for treating pain. Few studies have failed to prove the effectiveness of Zicam in pain management.

Q. What is the good time to take Zicam?
It is given mostly at night as it causes sedation.