Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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