Alprazolam (0.5mg)
Alprest 0.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.The most common side effect of this medicine is lightheadedness. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.It may also cause weight gain or weight loss as it can vary from person to person. To prevent weight gain you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie foods, and exercise regularly. Weight loss can be managed by increasing food portions and consulting a dietitian. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Alprest
10 tablets
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alprest 0.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Alprest 0.5 Tablet 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.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alprest 0.5 Tablet.
Alprest 0.5 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alprest 0.5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Alprest 0.5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Alprest 0.5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alprest 0.5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Alprest 0.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alprest 0.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alprest 0.5 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.
Alprest 0.5 Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Yes, the use of Alprest 0.5 Tablet has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Alprest 0.5 Tablet is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
No, Alprest 0.5 Tablet is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
No, Alprest 0.5 Tablet is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
No, Alprest 0.5 Tablet is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for the treatment of anxiety.
No, Alprest 0.5 Tablet is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Alprest 0.5 Tablet should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Yes, Alprest 0.5 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.
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Alprest 0.5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Alprest 0.5 Tablet.
Yes, Alprest 0.5 Tablet makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Alprest 0.5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Alprest 0.5 Tablet and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Alprest 0.5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience a disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Alprest 0.5 Tablet.
Alprest 0.5 Tablet should not be taken with hydrocodone. Alprest 0.5 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.
No, interactions have been reported between Alprest 0.5 Tablet and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
No, Alprest 0.5 Tablet should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
