Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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