Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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