Exal

Exal 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.

Exal is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Yes, the use of Exal has addictive potential. Its use is associated with risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Exal is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.

No, Exal is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.

No, Exal is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.

No, Exal is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for the treatment of anxiety.

No, Exal is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Exal should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.

Yes, Exal 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.

No, Exal is not indicated for the treatment of heart palpitations. However, it may help in reducing heart palpitations associated with anxiety. Exal should always be taken only when advised by your doctor.

No, Exal is not indicated for the management of alcohol withdrawal.

Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than prescribed dose of Exal. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Exal.

Yes, Exal makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Exal. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Exal and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.

Yes, Exal like any other medicine has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.

Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Exal. Please consult your doctor if you experience disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Exal.

It has not been reported to cause hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you experience this while taking Exal. As it could be due to some other underlying condition.

Exal should not be taken with hydrocodone. Exal 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.

No, interactions have been reported between Exal and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Exal and hence decrease the levels of Exal in the body which may decrease the effect of Exal and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Exal 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.

Exal should not be taken with oxycodone. Exal 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.

Exal should not be taken with tramadol. Exal 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.

No, interactions have been reported between Exal and ibuprofen. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

No, interactions have been reported between Exal and sertraline. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

No, interactions have been reported between Exal and buspirone. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

No, Exal should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

No, Exal 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.