Treatment of Anxiety|Treatment of Panic disorder

In Treatment of Anxiety Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness tiredness difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping it suddenly can cause serious problems. So do not stop taking it without discussing it with your doctor.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is used to treat anxiety. It alters brain activity calms it and provides relief from panic attacks by relaxing the nerves.Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food. However it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.The most common side effect of this medicine is lightheadedness. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.It may also cause weight gain or weight loss as it can vary from person to person. To prevent weight gain you can eat a healthy balanced diet avoid snacking with high-calorie foods and exercise regularly. Weight loss can be managed by increasing food portions and consulting a dietitian. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n

Chemical Class :: Benzodiazepines Derivative|Habit Forming :: Yes|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS|Action Class :: Benzodiazepines

Treatment of Anxiety|Treatment of Panic disorder

Lightheadedness | Drowsiness

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

UNSAFE

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CAUTION

Q. What is Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR used for?::: Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR 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 Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR safe?::: Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.| Q. Is Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR addictive (habit-forming)?::: Yes the use of Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.| Q. Is Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR an opioid?::: No Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR is not an opioid it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.| Q. Is Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR an anti-depressant?::: No Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.| Q. Is Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR a narcotic substance?::: No Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR 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 Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR for a hangover?::: No Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.| Q. Can I take Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR for anxiety?::: Yes Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR 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 Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR reduce blood pressure?::: Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR.| Q. Does Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR make you sleepy?::: Yes Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.| Q. Does Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR cause weight gain?::: Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor if you experience a disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR.| Q. Can I take Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR with hydrocodone?::: Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR should not be taken with hydrocodone. Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR 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 Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR with paracetamol?::: No interactions have been reported between Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR 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 Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR for the rest of my life?::: No Nulam 1.5mg Tablet SR should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.