Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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