Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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