Stilnoct
Stilnoct helps adults over 18 to fall asleep for short-term insomnia when sleep problems affect daily life.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Zolpidem hemitartrate
Manufacturer
Sanofi Oy
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended daily dose is 10 mg; for elderly or debilitated patients, 5 mg is recommended.
Method
Take one dose orally just before going to bed.
Important
Do not exceed a daily dose of 10 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Hallucinations
- •Agitation
- •Nightmares
- •Depression
- •Drowsiness
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Worsening of insomnia
- •Memory loss
- •Next-day drowsiness
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Stomach pain
- •Back pain
- •Upper and lower respiratory tract infections
- •Fatigue
- •Vomiting
RARE
- •Weakened breathing, bluish lips and nails (respiratory depression)
- •Confusion
- •Irritability
- •Threatening, possibly violent behavior
- •Sleepwalking or other unusual behavior while sleeping
- •Strong feeling of well-being (euphoria)
- •Skin tingling, prickling or numbness
- •Tremor
- •Attention disturbance
- •Speech disorders
- •Double vision
- •Blurred vision
- •Appetite disorders
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Excessive sweating
- •Joint pain, muscle pain, muscle cramps, neck pain, muscle weakness
- •Restlessness
- •Changes in libido
- •Reduced level of consciousness
- •Impaired vision
- •Impaired liver function
- •Falls (mainly in the elderly)
- •Hives
- •Anger, abnormal behavior, withdrawal symptoms, tolerance to the medicine
- •Rash (hives) and swelling (angioedema), swelling of face, lips or tongue can lead to death.
- •Delirium (sudden and severe change in mental state, confusion)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to zolpidem or any other ingredient.
- Do not use if you have sleep apnea (breathing pauses while sleeping).
- Do not use if you have severe liver failure.
- Do not use if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness).
- Do not use if you have acute and/or severe respiratory failure.
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- Treatment is short-term; long-term use can lead to dependence.
- Do not use if you have previously experienced sleepwalking or unusual behavior (e.g., driving, eating) after taking the medicine when you were not fully awake.
- Not for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Talk to your doctor if you have a history of mental health disorders or have misused alcohol, drugs, or medicines.
- Ensure you can sleep uninterrupted for 8 hours after taking the medicine; otherwise, memory problems and confusion may occur.
- This medicine can cause drowsiness and impair your ability to drive or use machines. Do not drive or operate machinery for at least 8 hours.
- Do not use alcohol or other depressant substances while on Stilnoct, as it may increase side effects.
- Contact a doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts.
- Not recommended during pregnancy; ask your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
- Do not use during breastfeeding, as small amounts of the medicine pass into breast milk.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category D
Avoid use in older adults. Sedative. For short-term use only. The short-acting nature of the medicinal product increases the risk of adverse effects. Increases the risk of drug addiction, cognitive disorder and traffic accidents. Increases risk of falls. Paradoxically, may increase anxiety, restlessness and aggression. (updated 12.2.2024)