Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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