Uses / Indications:
Dizep 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of short term anxiety.
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Dizep 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
If you are taking Dizep 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 Dizep, 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 Dizep is very high.
Side Effects:
Sleepiness, Memory impairment, Uncoordinated body movements, Dizziness, Headache, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Depression, Irritability, Slurred speech, Constipation.
How to use:
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. Dizep 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Dizep 5mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Faq for medicine:
Is Dizep an opioid/ painkiller/ barbiturate/ sedative/ muscle relaxant? : Dizep belongs to a class of medication called as benzodiazepine. It produces sedation and also causes muscle relaxation. It is not a barbiturate, and does not relieve pain|Is Dizep a sleeping pill? : Dizep is used as sedative drug which induces sleep|Is Dizep a narcotic/controlled drug? : Dizep is considered as a narcotic drug, as it has low, but definite potential to cause addiction, resulting in abuse of the drug; hence, its sale is controlled. It is available only according to the prescription of a doctor|How long can I take Dizep for? : It is advisable to take this drug only till prescribed by the doctor|Can I take Dizep for back pain/toothache/anxiety/hangover? : Dizep is used in the treatment of short-term relief (2-4 weeks) of severe anxiety. It is not a pain-relieving medication, and cannot be used to relieve pain. It does not relieve hangover|Does Dizep help with opioid withdrawal? : Dizep is used to induce sleep, control fits and other symptoms of withdrawal of opioids as well as other depressant drugs|Does Dizep cause weight gain/drowsiness/thins blood? : Drowsiness is the most common side effect of Dizep. There is no evidence that it causes weight gain, or thinning of blood|Does Dizep show on blood test? : Yes, Dizep can be detected in blood, as well as urine, even when it is taken at prescribed doses|Does Dizep make you high? : Dizep is a benzodiazepine, which calms down the brain to relieve symptoms of brain hyperactivity. This effect may be perceived by some as pleasant, or ‘getting high'. Dizep is considered as a narcotic drug, as it has low, but definite potential to cause addiction, resulting in abuse of the drug; hence, its sale is controlled. It is available only according to the prescription of a doctor.
Medicine interaction:
Dizep with Phenytoin|Dizep with Posaconazole|Dizep with Roxithromycin|Dizep with Clarithromycin|Dizep with Lamotrigine|Dizep with Ilaprazole|Dizep with Azithromycin|Dizep with Chlorpromazine|Dizep with Iloperidone|Dizep with Pantoprazole|Dizep with Imipramine|Dizep with Fosphenytoin|Dizep with Valproic Acid|Dizep with Levosulpiride|Dizep with Pimozide|Dizep with Blonanserin|Dizep with Rabeprazole|Dizep with Lacosamide|Dizep with Lamivudine|Dizep with Itraconazole|Dizep with Citalopram|Dizep with Lansoprazole|Dizep with Carbamazepine|Dizep with Sodium Valproate|Dizep with Dexrabeprazole|Dizep with Armodafinil|Dizep with Revaprazan|Dizep with Sulpiride|Dizep with Oxcarbazepine|Dizep with Ritonavir|Dizep with Ketoconazole|Dizep with Indinavir|Dizep with Paliperidone|Dizep with Paroxetine|Dizep with Haloperidol
