Azen
Azen Products are primarily used for
Anxiety, Panic disorder
About Azen Products
Azen Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Azen are Memory impairment, Sleepiness, Nausea, Constipation, Difficulty in speaking, Impaired coordination, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Decreased libido.
How Azen Products work
Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Azen Products
Frequently asked questions about Azen Products
Frequently asked questions about Alprazolam
Q. What is Azen 250mg Tablet used for?
Azen 250mg Tablet 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 the stress of day to day life situations.
Q. Is Azen 250mg Tablet safe?
Azen 250mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Azen 250mg Tablet addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Azen 250mg Tablet has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Azen 250mg Tablet is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Q. Is Azen 250mg Tablet an opioid?
No, Azen 250mg Tablet is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Q. Is Azen 250mg Tablet an anti-depressant?
No, Azen 250mg Tablet is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Q. Is Azen 250mg Tablet a narcotic substance?
No, Azen 250mg Tablet 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 Azen 250mg Tablet for a hangover?
No, Azen 250mg Tablet is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Azen 250mg Tablet should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Q. Can I take Azen 250mg Tablet for anxiety?
Yes, Azen 250mg Tablet 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 the stress of day to day life situations.
Q. Does Azen 250mg Tablet reduce blood pressure?
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Azen 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Azen 250mg Tablet.
Q. Does Azen 250mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Azen 250mg Tablet makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Azen 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Azen 250mg Tablet and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Q. Does Azen 250mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Azen 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience a disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Azen 250mg Tablet.
Q. Can I take Azen 250mg Tablet with hydrocodone?
Azen 250mg Tablet should not be taken with hydrocodone. Azen 250mg Tablet belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and hydrocodone belongs to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tendency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Azen 250mg Tablet with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Azen 250mg Tablet 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 Azen 250mg Tablet for the rest of my life?
No, Azen 250mg Tablet should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.