Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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