Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Slurred speech, Memory impairment, Uncoordinated body movements, Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Irritability, Constipation, Headache, Depression.

Expert advice for Alora Tablet
If you are taking Alora for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks. It may become less effective over the time. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Alora, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. The addiction / habit-forming potential of Alora is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Alora used for?
Alora 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.

Q. Is Alora safe?
Alora is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Alora addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Alora has addictive potential. Its use is associated with risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Alora is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.

Q. Is Alora an opioid?
No, Alora is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Alora for anxiety?
Yes, Alora 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.

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

Q. Can I take Alora for alcohol withdrawal?
No, Alora is not indicated for the management of alcohol withdrawal.

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

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

Q. Does Alora expire?
Yes, Alora like any other medicine has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.

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

Q. Can the use of Alora cause hair loss?
It has not been reported to cause hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you experience this while taking Alora. As it could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Can I take Alora with hydrocodone?
Alora should not be taken with hydrocodone. Alora 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.

Q. Can I take Alora with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Alora and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Alora with prednisone?
Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Alora and hence decrease the levels of Alora in the body which may decrease the effect of Alora and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Alora with clonazepam?
Alora 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.

Q. Can I take Alora with oxycodone?
Alora should not be taken with oxycodone. Alora 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.

Q. Can I take Alora with tramadol?
Alora should not be taken with tramadol. Alora 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.

Q. Can I take Alora with ibuprofen?
No, interactions have been reported between Alora and ibuprofen. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Alora with sertraline?
No, interactions have been reported between Alora and sertraline. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Alora with buspirone?
No, interactions have been reported between Alora and buspirone. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Alora for the rest of my life?
No, Alora should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Alora for pain?
No, Alora 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.