Procalm
Procalm Products are primarily used for
Anxiety, Panic disorder
About Procalm Products
Procalm Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Procalm are Memory impairment, Sleepiness, Nausea, Constipation, Difficulty in speaking, Impaired coordination, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Decreased libido.
How Procalm 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 Procalm Products
Frequently asked questions about Procalm Products
Frequently asked questions about Alprazolam
Q. What is Procalm 0.5mg Tablet used for?
Procalm 0.5mg Tablet 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 Procalm 0.5mg Tablet safe?
Procalm 0.5mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Procalm 0.5mg Tablet addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Procalm 0.5mg Tablet has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Procalm 0.5mg Tablet is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Q. Is Procalm 0.5mg Tablet an opioid?
No, Procalm 0.5mg Tablet is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Q. Is Procalm 0.5mg Tablet an anti-depressant?
No, Procalm 0.5mg Tablet is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Q. Is Procalm 0.5mg Tablet a narcotic substance?
No, Procalm 0.5mg Tablet 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 Procalm 0.5mg Tablet for a hangover?
No, Procalm 0.5mg Tablet is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Procalm 0.5mg Tablet should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Q. Can I take Procalm 0.5mg Tablet for anxiety?
Yes, Procalm 0.5mg Tablet 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 Procalm 0.5mg Tablet reduce blood pressure?
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Procalm 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Procalm 0.5mg Tablet.
Q. Does Procalm 0.5mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Procalm 0.5mg Tablet makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Procalm 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Procalm 0.5mg Tablet and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Q. Does Procalm 0.5mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Procalm 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience a disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Procalm 0.5mg Tablet.
Q. Can I take Procalm 0.5mg Tablet with hydrocodone?
Procalm 0.5mg Tablet should not be taken with hydrocodone. Procalm 0.5mg Tablet 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 Procalm 0.5mg Tablet with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Procalm 0.5mg Tablet 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 Procalm 0.5mg Tablet for the rest of my life?
No, Procalm 0.5mg Tablet should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.