Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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