Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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