Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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