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Stilnox® is commonly used for people who feel difficulty sleeping, called insomnia. It helps patients to initiate and maintain sleep and not recommended for use for more than 4 weeks at a time.
Stilnox® has a different chemical structure to other sleeping tablets. Stilnox® works by binding to special sites in the brain which produce sleep.
Stilnox® is best stored at room temperature away from direct light and moisture. To prevent drug damage, you should not store Stilnox® in the bathroom or the freezer. There may be different brands of Stilnox® that may have different storage needs. It is important to always check the product package for instructions on storage, or ask your pharmacist. For safety, you should keep all medicines away from children and pets.
You should not flush Stilnox® down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. It is important to properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist for more details about how to safely discard your product.
Some people using this medicine have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, walking, making phone calls or having sex and later having no memory of the activity. If this happens to you, stop taking this medication and talk with your doctor about another treatment for your sleep disorder.
Do not take Stilnox® if you:
Do not take Stilnox® if you are allergic to Stilnox® or any inactive ingredients below:
Some symptoms of an allergic reaction include skin rash, itching, shortness of breath or swelling of the face, lips or tongue, which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing.
There are no adequate studies in women for determining risk when using this medication during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Please always consult with your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before taking this medication. This medication is pregnancy risk category C, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
FDA pregnancy risk category reference below:
The most common side effects of this medicine:
Less common adverse effects include:
Stilnox® may interact with other drugs that you are currently taking, which can change how your drug works or increase your risk for serious side effects. To avoid any potential drug interactions, you should keep a list of all the drugs you are using (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. For your safety, do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any drugs without your doctor’s approval.
Some medicines may interfere with Stilnox®. These include:
Stilnox® may interact with food by altering the way the drug works or increase the risk for serious side effects. Please discuss with your doctor or pharmacist any potential food or alcohol interactions before using this drug.
Stilnox® may interact with your health condition. This interaction may worsen your health condition or alter the way the drug works. It is important to always let your doctor and pharmacist know all the health conditions you currently have.
Tell your doctor if:
The information provided is not a substitute for any medical advice. You should ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist before using Stilnox® (zolpidem tartrate).
Stilnox® should not be given to children or adolescents less than 18 years of age.
Stilnox® is available in the following dosage forms and strengths:
In case of an emergency or an overdose, call your local emergency services (115) or go to your nearest emergency room.
If you take too much Stilnox®, your consciousness may be impaired, ranging from drowsiness to light coma.
If you forget to take the tablet before you go to bed, and you wake up late in the night or very early in the morning, do not take it.
If you are not sure what to do, ask your doctor.
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