Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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