Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Alprose Tablet
If you are taking Alprose 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 Alprose, 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 Alprose is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Alprose with hydrocodone?
Alprose should not be taken with hydrocodone. Alprose 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 Alprose with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Alprose 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 Alprose with prednisone?
Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Alprose and hence decrease the levels of Alprose in the body which may decrease the effect of Alprose and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Alprose with clonazepam?
Alprose 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 Alprose with oxycodone?
Alprose should not be taken with oxycodone. Alprose 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 Alprose with tramadol?
Alprose should not be taken with tramadol. Alprose 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 Alprose with ibuprofen?
No, interactions have been reported between Alprose 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 Alprose with sertraline?
No, interactions have been reported between Alprose 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 Alprose with buspirone?
No, interactions have been reported between Alprose 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 Alprose for the rest of my life?
No, Alprose should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

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