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

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

Q. Is Shipam an opioid/ painkiller/ barbiturate/ sedative/ muscle relaxant?
Shipam belongs to a class of medication called as benzodiazepine. It produces sedation and also causes muscle relaxation. It is not a barbiturate, and does not relieve pain

Q. Is Shipam a sleeping pill?
Shipam is used as sedative drug which induces sleep

Q. Is Shipam a narcotic/controlled drug?
Shipam is considered as a narcotic drug, as it has low, but definite potential to cause addiction, resulting in abuse of the drug; hence, its sale is controlled. It is available only according to the prescription of a doctor

Q. How long can I take Shipam for?
It is advisable to take this drug only till prescribed by the doctor

Q. Can I take Shipam for back pain/toothache/anxiety/hangover?
Shipam is used in the treatment of short-term relief (2-4 weeks) of severe anxiety. It is not a pain-relieving medication, and cannot be used to relieve pain. It does not relieve hangover

Q. Does Shipam help with opioid withdrawal?
Shipam is used to induce sleep, control fits and other symptoms of withdrawal of opioids as well as other depressant drugs

Q. Does Shipam cause weight gain/drowsiness/thins blood?
Drowsiness is the most common side effect of Shipam. There is no evidence that it causes weight gain, or thinning of blood

Q. Does Shipam show on blood test?
Yes, Shipam can be detected in blood, as well as urine, even when it is taken at prescribed doses

Q. Does Shipam make you high?
Shipam is a benzodiazepine, which calms down the brain to relieve symptoms of brain hyperactivity. This effect may be perceived by some as pleasant, or ‘getting high'. Shipam is considered as a narcotic drug, as it has low, but definite potential to cause addiction, resulting in abuse of the drug; hence, its sale is controlled. It is available only according to the prescription of a doctor.