Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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