Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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