Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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