Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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