Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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