Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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