Alprox
Alprox is a medication that helps reduce severe anxiety by calming the central nervous system, and it also has sedating and muscle-relaxing effects.
How to Use
Dosage
For anxiety, the usual starting dose is 0.25-0.5 mg three times a day, and the usual treatment dose is 0.5-3 mg per day divided into three doses.
Method
Take the tablet with a glass of water or other drink, exactly as your doctor has told you. Do not change the dose or stop treatment on your own.
The maximum daily dose is usually 3 mg, divided into three doses, and treatment should not last longer than 2-4 weeks.
Possible Side Effects
- •Sedation/Drowsiness
- •Depression
- •Memory impairment
- •Impaired coordination (ataxia)
- •Slurred speech
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Constipation
- •Dry mouth
- •Weakness/Fatigue
- •Irritability
- •Decreased appetite
- •Increased appetite
- •Confusion
- •Disorientation
- •Altered libido (decreased or increased sexual desire)
- •Anxiety
- •Insomnia
- •Nervousness
- •Tremor
- •Balance disorder
- •Difficulty concentrating
- •Excessive sleepiness
- •Blurred vision
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Skin inflammation (dermatitis)
- •Weight changes (gain or loss)
- •Mania
- •Hallucinations
- •Rage/Anger outbursts
- •Agitation
- •Drug dependence
- •Amnesia (partial or total memory loss)
- •Feeling drunk
- •Muscle weakness
- •Urinary incontinence
- •Irregular menstruation
- •Withdrawal syndrome
Important Warnings
- Do not take Alprox if you are allergic to alprazolam, benzodiazepines, or any other ingredient.
- Do not take Alprox if you have myasthenia gravis (a muscle weakness disease).
- Do not take Alprox if you have severe breathing problems or sleep apnea.
- Do not take Alprox if you have severe liver failure.
- Be aware that the effect of the tablets may lessen after several weeks of continuous use.
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- Contact your doctor if you experience unexpected reactions like restlessness, agitation, irritability, nightmares, worsened insomnia, hallucinations, psychosis, confusion, or other behavior changes, especially in children and the elderly.
- Inform your doctor if you have a chronic lung disease, use alcohol or sedatives at the same time, or have severe depression (risk of suicide).
- This medication can cause physical and mental dependence; do not stop taking it suddenly as it can lead to withdrawal symptoms.
- Misuse of this medication is a known risk and can lead to overdose and death; always follow your doctor's instructions.
- Do not drink alcohol during Alprox treatment as it enhances the sedative effect.
- Do not use Alprox if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, unless strictly necessary and advised by your doctor.
- Alprox can impair your ability to drive or operate machinery due to its calming, muscle-relaxing, and sedating effects.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of angioedema, such as swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing, hives, and difficulty breathing.
- This medication contains lactose. If you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult your doctor before taking it.
Use in Elderly Patients
Avoid use in older adults. Sedative. A long-acting. Increases the risk of drug addiction, cognitive disorder and traffic accidents. Increases risk of falls. Paradoxically, may increase anxiety, restlessness and aggression. (updated 15.1.2024)