Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Sanofi India Ltd
Salt Composition
Zolpidem (6.25mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet is used for short-term treatment of insomnia. It reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night. This medicine improves sleep maintenance and therefore ensures sound sleep.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably just before going to bed. 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 is habit-forming. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Directions for Use
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. Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works
Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. It has hypnotic, sedative, and anticonvulsant (manages fits) properties. It works by binding of the GABAA receptor chloride channel macromolecular complex (a chemical messenger) that slows the activity of the nerve cells in the brain and helps fall asleep.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet to help you fall asleep faster and sleep for longer. It is best taken without food as a high-fat meal can reduce its absorption and effect. Take it 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime and only when you have time to sleep for at least 7 hours. It makes you feel dizzy next morning. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Never share your medication with any other person who also has a sleep problem. Inform your doctor if your sleep doesn't improve after 7 to 10 days of treatment. Stop taking medication and inform your doctor If you experience sleep driving or memory loss. Do not stop taking medication suddenly as it may lead to anxiety, mood changes, and restlessness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet make you high?
Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet produces a calming effect on the brain and induces sleep. This calming effect may be perceived as pleasant or feeling high by some individuals. On prolonged use, Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet may also make an individual dependent such that they are not able to sleep or function normally without taking it.
Does Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet have abuse potential?
Yes, Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet has abuse potential. However, it is more commonly seen in patients with a history of drug abuse, alcohol consumption, and drug addiction. Therefore, doctors should carefully take history of drug abuse from the patient. Moreover, patients with a history of drug abuse or addiction should be closely monitored during Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet therapy.
Can I take Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet with prednisone?
No drug-drug interactions have been found. However, always consult with your doctor before taking these medicines together.
Does Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet help with anxiety?
Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet is used to treat insomnia, which may help ease anxiety in some patients, although doctors do not prescribe Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet for anxiety alone because it does not work in the same manner as other sedatives anti-anxiety drugs.
What are the symptoms of an overdose of Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet?
The symptoms of Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet overdose include drowsiness, confusion, problems with coordination, floppy muscles, slow or difficult breathing, and even coma.
How long does it take for Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet to start working?
Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet starts working as soon as you take it and may make you very sleepy. You may remain sleepy for some time after you take the medication. Plan to go to bed right after you take Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet and to stay in bed for 7 to 8 hours.
What are the withdrawal symptoms of Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Stilnoct 6.25mg Tablet, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as unpleasant feelings, stomach and muscle cramps, vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and rarely, seizures.
How can I improve my sleep without medicines?
You can improve your sleep by avoiding caffeine and nicotine, especially late in the day. Avoid exercise during the four hours before bedtime; daily exercise is beneficial to sleep, but can interfere if done close to bedtime. Avoid large meals in the evening. Avoid taking naps. Go to sleep and wake up at the same time each day. Keep the bedroom as dark as possible and maintain a comfortable temperature.
What is insomnia?
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. People with insomnia experience trouble in falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. As a result, they may get too little sleep or have poor-quality sleep, and they may not feel refreshed after waking up.
What are the causes of insomnia?
Insomnia can be of two types - primary or secondary. In primary insomnia, the cause is not known. It can be triggered by life-style changes including long-lasting stress and emotional upset. Whereas, secondary insomnia can be caused due to various reasons such as certain medical conditions (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease), medicines, sleep disorders, and substances (caffeine and other stimulants, tobacco and other nicotine products, and alcohol).
