Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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