Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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