Zolipax Sr 0.5mg Tablets

• As per CDSCO, Zolipax Sr tablets are helpful in,
• Immediate or short term management of the symptoms of an Anxiety disorder (symptoms such as restlessness, irritability, tiredness, problems with focusing, etc.).
• Management of panic attacks. Helps feel calm and improves cognitive abilities.
• Treatment for managing anxiety in patients with depression for a short duration.

• If you have a history of an allergic reaction to any component of the Zolipax Sr tablet.
• If you have respiratory depression, which is a slow and steady decline in breathing.
• If you have been nursing, this can have adverse effects on newborn babies.
• If you are using any narcotic or opioid pain relievers.
• If you were diagnosed with an eye disorder, closed-angle glaucoma, this medicine could increase the fluid pressure in the eye.
• If you have some respiratory problems such as asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, etc.
• If you are at risk of having sudden dizzy spells.
• If You have a fungal infection and are using the treatment for it.
• If you have a seizure disorder and are under antiepileptic medication.
• If you have a history of lung, kidney, or liver disease.
• Note - Zolipax Sr tablet is not suitable for children younger than 18.

• Lightheadedness
• Blurred speech
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Weakness
• Change in sex drive
• Balancing problems

Other General Warnings

• You experience suicidal thoughts after taking the Zolipax Sr tablet.
• You are an older patient over the age of 65. Zolipax Sr tablets may cause severe side effects due to slow metabolism in older people.
• You are planning to have a surgical or dental procedure.
• You have symptoms like sweating, nausea, agitation, tremors, and confusion. Do not stop these tablets suddenly. Their dose needs to be slowly tapered.
• You are using any ayurvedic, herbal medicines, vitamins, and supplements. Some of them can interfere with this medicine and can cause adverse effects.
• You conceive or are planning a pregnancy during the course of medication.
• You are using oral contraceptives.
• You have been previously known to have issues with alcohol addiction or substance abuse; Zolipax Sr tablet can be habit-forming.
• You see sudden mood changes, suicidal thoughts or other harmful behaviour.

• Take Zolipax Sr tablets just as the doctor prescribed to you.
• Do not change the dose of Zolipax Sr tablet, even if you do not see its effects.
• Do not try to break or chew it. Take the pill as a whole with a glass of water.
• It is better to not take it with other medications without informing your doctor.
• Do not use Zolipax Srmedicine if its packaging has been already opened.
• Do not suddenly stop taking Zolipax Sr tablet, as it can cause adverse effects from withdrawal.
• Always check the expiration date before taking the tablet.

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Interactions with other medicines

• If you are currently using antidepressants or mood-elevating medicines such as fluoxetine and desipramine. Using Zolipax Sr tablet medicine can cause increased side effects.
• Do not mix Zolipax Sr tablets with antihistamines (allergy medicines), opioid painkillers, sleeping pills, etc., as it can increase drowsiness and fatigue.
• If you take treatment antifungal medication like itraconazole and ketoconazole. This medicine can reduce their effects.
• Zolipax Sr tablets can reduce the effect of oral contraceptives or birth control pills.
• Do not take other sedatives like sertraline, as it enhances the side effects.
• Avoid using a herbal product called St. John's wort, a medicinal herb that helps manage depression, with Zolipax Sr tablets.

Interactions with food items

• Try to avoid taking grapefruit and its juice; it reduces the effect of Zolipax Srmedicine.