Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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