Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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