Anxigon Information
Anxigon is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anxiety. Other than this, Anxigon has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Anxigon is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Anxigon side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Anxigon are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Anxigon's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Anxigon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Glaucoma, Epilepsy, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Anxigon since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Anxigon have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Anxigon may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Anxigon is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Anxigon Benefits & Uses
Anxigon is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Other Benefits
Anxigon Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Anxigon Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Anxigon is used -
Severe
- Angioedema
- Steven-johnsons syndrome
Moderate
- Memory problems
- Uncoordinated Body Movements
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
Mild
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Dry Mouth
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Headache
Anxigon Related Warnings
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Is the use of Anxigon safe for pregnant women?
Anxigon should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Severe -
Is the use of Anxigon safe during breastfeeding?
Anxigon should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
Severe -
What is the effect of Anxigon on the Kidneys?
Anxigon has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Anxigon on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Anxigon on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
Severe -
What is the effect of Anxigon on the Heart?
Anxigon has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Anxigon with Other Drugs
Anxigon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Anxigon Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Anxigon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Shock
- Glaucoma
- Epilepsy
- Mania
- Depression
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Anxigon
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Is this Anxigon habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Anxigon cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Yes -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Anxigon as you may feel sleepy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Anxigon should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Anxigon can help with mental disorders.
Yes
Anxigon Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Anxigon
Taking Anxigon with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Mild -
Interaction between Alcohol and Anxigon
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Anxigon at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Mild
Frequently asked Questions about Anxigon
Question about 7 years ago
How to take Anxigon?
Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician
Anxigon can be taken with or without food. Preferably taken 2 - 4 times in a day. Extended-release tablet should be taken once daily. The dose should be gradually increased from low to high. It may cause dizziness and drowsiness which altered the thinking power of people. You shouldn't drive or operate heavy machinery while taking medicine. However, take it exactly as your doctor has recommended you to take it.
Question over 6 years ago
Does Anxigon cause weight gain?
Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality
No, Anxigon does not cause weight gain. However, if you gain weight after taking Anxigon, discuss it with your doctor.
Question almost 7 years ago
Can Anxigon cause drowsiness and dizziness?
Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician
Yes, Anxigon causes drowsiness and dizziness. It is a common side effect associated with it. However, if you experience severe drowsiness and dizziness after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Question almost 7 years ago
Is Anxigon safe to use?
Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician
Yes, Anxigon is safe to use, if taken in prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration. However, there are few side effects which have been observed at a therapeutic dose level such as drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, depression, hallucination, shortness of breath, seizure, confusion, memory loss, unusual changes in behavior, and problems with coordination or balance.
Question over 6 years ago
Can I take Anxigon for insomnia ?
Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician
Anxigon is not the exact drug for the treatment of Insomnia. However, since Insomia patients also suffer from anxiety during the night this medicine can be taken to relax the mind and eventually induce sleep. Do not take it without consulting a physician.
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; XANAX® alprazolam
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 405
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 129-131
