Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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