Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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