Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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