Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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