Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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