Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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