Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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