Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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