Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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