Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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