Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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