Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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