Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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