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Would Zolfresh, Zosert And Lonazep Cause Side Effects After Long Term Use?

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Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2015
Question: sir i am taking zolfresh 50mg,zosert 5mg,and lonazep 5 mg tablets for 3 year is there any side effects thank you
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Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Long term use of these medicines can cause certain side effects.

Detailed Answer:

Dear XXXXXXX Hi
Welcome to HCM.

I appreciate your concern for the safety of the prescribed medications apparently for anxiety depression.

1. Zolfresh (Zolpidem)
Short term effects such as memory impairment, daytime drowsiness, dizziness,nausea,vomiting, changes in bowel habits etc.
Long term effects are less common which include dependence and tolerance.

2. Zosert (Sertraline) is one of safest SSRI (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) class medication.
Most common side effects are nausea, gastric irritation and reduction in sexual desire.

3. Lonazep (Clonazepam) can cause decreased alertness, memory impairment, muscle weakness, fatigue, ataxia (inability to walk properly), & habit forming.

Hope I could answer your query.
Should you need more clarification, please feel free to send your follow up query.
Regards.





Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (21 hours later)
Dear sir

If i stop this mediciene can i get good sleep without these tablets.
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Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You should not stop taking these medications suddenly.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Thanks for your reply.

If you want to stop these medications, it should be done under the supervision of your treating doctor. Because if you stop taking them suddenly you may develop withdrawal symptoms like agitation, anxiety, sleep disturbances, etc.

If at their dosage should be gradually reduced under the supervision of your treating doctor/psychiatrist.

Hope I could answer your query.

Wishing you best of your health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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Would Zolfresh, Zosert And Lonazep Cause Side Effects After Long Term Use?

Brief Answer: Long term use of these medicines can cause certain side effects. Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Hi Welcome to HCM. I appreciate your concern for the safety of the prescribed medications apparently for anxiety depression. 1. Zolfresh (Zolpidem) Short term effects such as memory impairment, daytime drowsiness, dizziness,nausea,vomiting, changes in bowel habits etc. Long term effects are less common which include dependence and tolerance. 2. Zosert (Sertraline) is one of safest SSRI (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) class medication. Most common side effects are nausea, gastric irritation and reduction in sexual desire. 3. Lonazep (Clonazepam) can cause decreased alertness, memory impairment, muscle weakness, fatigue, ataxia (inability to walk properly), & habit forming. Hope I could answer your query. Should you need more clarification, please feel free to send your follow up query. Regards.