Alpramax
Alpramax Products are primarily used for
Anxiety, Panic disorder
About Alpramax Products
Alpramax Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Alpramax are Memory impairment, Sleepiness, Nausea, Constipation, Difficulty in speaking, Impaired coordination, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Decreased libido.
How Alpramax Products work
Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Alpramax Products
Frequently asked questions about Alpramax Products
Frequently asked questions about Alprazolam
Q. What is Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR used for?
Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR 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 the stress of day to day life situations.
Q. Is Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR safe?
Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Q. Is Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR an opioid?
No, Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Q. Is Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR an anti-depressant?
No, Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Q. Is Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR a narcotic substance?
No, Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR 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 Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR for a hangover?
No, Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Q. Can I take Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR for anxiety?
Yes, Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR 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 the stress of day to day life situations.
Q. Does Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR reduce blood pressure?
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR.
Q. Does Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR make you sleepy?
Yes, Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Q. Does Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR cause weight gain?
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR. Please consult your doctor if you experience a disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR.
Q. Can I take Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR with hydrocodone?
Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR should not be taken with hydrocodone. Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and hydrocodone belongs to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tendency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR 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 Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR for the rest of my life?
No, Alpramax 0.25mg Tablet CR should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.