Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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