Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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