Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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