Demetrin Prazepam is a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines belong to a group of medicines that slow down the central nervous system. Prazepam helps to relieve anxiety and nervousness.

Indications
Prazepam is indicated for the short-term treatment of anxiety. After short-term therapy, the dose is usually gradually tapered-off to reduce or avoid any withdrawal or rebound effects.

How should I take this medicine?
Take prazepam tablets or capsules by mouth. Swallow the tablets or capsules with a drink of water. If prazepam upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.

What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Side effects
Side effects of prazepam are less profound than with other benzodiazepines. Excessive drowsiness and with longer-term use, drug dependence, are the most common side effects of prazepam. Side effects such as fatigue or "feeling spacey" can also occur but less commonly than with other benzodiazepines. Other side effects include feebleness, clumsiness or lethargic, clouded thinking and mental slowness.

Where can I keep my medicine? Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. Store at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees °C (59 and 77 degrees °F). Protect from light and moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.