Serax Alcohol

Serax Alcohol, generic name Oxazepam, belongs to the family of drugs known as Benzodiazepine and works by affecting the chemicals in the brain that become unbalanced and cause anxiety.

The drug is used for managing of anxiety disorders or for the short term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. It may also be used to relieve agitation, shakiness, or hallucinations during alcohol withdrawal and relieve some types of muscle spasms. It may also be used to treat seizures, insomnia or other conditions.

You should not consume alcohol while using this drug as the side effects may greatly increase.







Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it, have myasthenia gravis, severe liver disease, narrow angle glaucoma, breathing problems or sleep apnea.


Before taking this drug advise your physician if you have glaucoma, asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, COPD, kidney or liver disease, epilepsy, seizures, history of mental illness, depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, history of drug or alcohol addiction.

Less serious side effects

Drowsiness, feeling tired, dizziness, spinning sensation, blurred vision, insomnia, muscle weakness, poor balance or coordination, slurred speech, nausea, vomiting, constipation, headache, memory problems, drooling, dry mouth, skin rash or loss of interest in sex. If these occur call your physician for advice.

Serious side effects

Confusion, unusual thoughts, behavior, risk taking, decreased inhibitions, fearless, depression, suicidal thoughts, hyperactivity, anxiety, agitation, hostility, double vision, hallucinations, shallow breathing, feeling faint, muscle twitching, tremor, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, jaundice or changes in pattern of urination.If these occur get emergency medical help.


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