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

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

Q. Is Microdep an opioid/ painkiller/ barbiturate/ sedative/ muscle relaxant?
Microdep belongs to a class of medication called as benzodiazepine. It produces sedation and also causes muscle relaxation. It is not a barbiturate, and does not relieve pain

Q. Is Microdep a sleeping pill?
Microdep is used as sedative drug which induces sleep

Q. Is Microdep a narcotic/controlled drug?
Microdep is considered as a narcotic drug, as it has low, but definite potential to cause addiction, resulting in abuse of the drug; hence, its sale is controlled. It is available only according to the prescription of a doctor

Q. How long can I take Microdep for?
It is advisable to take this drug only till prescribed by the doctor

Q. Can I take Microdep for back pain/toothache/anxiety/hangover?
Microdep is used in the treatment of short-term relief (2-4 weeks) of severe anxiety. It is not a pain-relieving medication, and cannot be used to relieve pain. It does not relieve hangover

Q. Does Microdep help with opioid withdrawal?
Microdep is used to induce sleep, control fits and other symptoms of withdrawal of opioids as well as other depressant drugs

Q. Does Microdep cause weight gain/drowsiness/thins blood?
Drowsiness is the most common side effect of Microdep. There is no evidence that it causes weight gain, or thinning of blood

Q. Does Microdep show on blood test?
Yes, Microdep can be detected in blood, as well as urine, even when it is taken at prescribed doses

Q. Does Microdep make you high?
Microdep is a benzodiazepine, which calms down the brain to relieve symptoms of brain hyperactivity. This effect may be perceived by some as pleasant, or ‘getting high'. Microdep is considered as a narcotic drug, as it has low, but definite potential to cause addiction, resulting in abuse of the drug; hence, its sale is controlled. It is available only according to the prescription of a doctor.