Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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