Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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