Colam
Colam Products are primarily used for
Anxiety, Panic disorder
About Colam Products
Colam Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Colam are Memory impairment, Sleepiness, Nausea, Constipation, Difficulty in speaking, Impaired coordination, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Decreased libido.
How Colam 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 Colam Products
Frequently asked questions about Colam Products
Frequently asked questions about Alprazolam
Q. What is Colam 0.25mg Tablet used for?
Colam 0.25mg 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 Colam 0.25mg Tablet safe?
Colam 0.25mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Colam 0.25mg Tablet addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Colam 0.25mg Tablet has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Colam 0.25mg Tablet is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Q. Is Colam 0.25mg Tablet an opioid?
No, Colam 0.25mg Tablet is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Q. Is Colam 0.25mg Tablet an anti-depressant?
No, Colam 0.25mg Tablet is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Q. Is Colam 0.25mg Tablet a narcotic substance?
No, Colam 0.25mg 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 Colam 0.25mg Tablet for a hangover?
No, Colam 0.25mg Tablet is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Colam 0.25mg Tablet should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Q. Can I take Colam 0.25mg Tablet for anxiety?
Yes, Colam 0.25mg 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 Colam 0.25mg Tablet reduce blood pressure?
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Colam 0.25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Colam 0.25mg Tablet.
Q. Does Colam 0.25mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Colam 0.25mg Tablet makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Colam 0.25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Colam 0.25mg Tablet and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Q. Does Colam 0.25mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Colam 0.25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience a disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Colam 0.25mg Tablet.
Q. Can I take Colam 0.25mg Tablet with hydrocodone?
Colam 0.25mg Tablet should not be taken with hydrocodone. Colam 0.25mg 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 Colam 0.25mg Tablet with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Colam 0.25mg 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 Colam 0.25mg Tablet for the rest of my life?
No, Colam 0.25mg Tablet should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.