Side Effects:

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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