Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is Relam used for?
Relam 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 stress of day today life situations.
Q. Is Relam safe?
Relam is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Relam addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Relam has addictive potential. Its use is associated with risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Relam is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Q. Is Relam an opioid?
No, Relam is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Q. Is Relam an anti-depressant?
No, Relam is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Q. Is Relam a narcotic substance?
No, Relam 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 Relam for a hangover?
No, Relam is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Relam should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Q. Can I take Relam for anxiety?
Yes, Relam 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 stress of day today life situations.
Q. Can I take Relam for heart palpitations?
No, Relam is not indicated for the treatment of heart palpitations. However, it may help in reducing heart palpitations associated with anxiety. Relam should always be taken only when advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Relam for alcohol withdrawal?
No, Relam is not indicated for the management of alcohol withdrawal.
Q. Does Relam reduce blood pressure?
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than prescribed dose of Relam. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Relam.
Q. Does Relam make you sleepy?
Yes, Relam makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Relam. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Relam and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Q. Does Relam expire?
Yes, Relam like any other medicine has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.
Q. Does Relam cause weight gain?
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Relam. Please consult your doctor if you experience disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Relam.
Q. Can the use of Relam cause hair loss?
It has not been reported to cause hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you experience this while taking Relam. As it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Q. Can I take Relam with hydrocodone?
Relam should not be taken with hydrocodone. Relam belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and hydrocodone belongs to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Relam with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Relam 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 Relam with prednisone?
Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Relam and hence decrease the levels of Relam in the body which may decrease the effect of Relam and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Relam with clonazepam?
Relam should not be taken with clonazepam as both the medicines belong to the same class of medicines called benzodiazepines. When taken together, they can cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Relam with oxycodone?
Relam should not be taken with oxycodone. Relam belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and oxycodone belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Relam with tramadol?
Relam should not be taken with tramadol. Relam belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and tramadol belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Relam with ibuprofen?
No, interactions have been reported between Relam and ibuprofen. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Relam with sertraline?
No, interactions have been reported between Relam and sertraline. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Relam with buspirone?
No, interactions have been reported between Relam and buspirone. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Relam for the rest of my life?
No, Relam should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Relam for pain?
No, Relam is not indicated for the treatment of any kind of pain. It belongs to the class of benzodiazepines and is indicated for the treatment of anxiety.Show moreShow less
