Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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