Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Alprax MT Tablet
If you are taking Alprax mt 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 Alprax mt, 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 Alprax mt is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Alprax mt for pain?
No, Alprax mt 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.