Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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