Is Stildem the same as Stilnox?

Stilnox, which contains the active ingredient zolpidem and is sold in generic form as Dormizol, Stildem, and Somidem, has been linked to bizarre behaviour, violence, and suicide.

Is zolpidem and Stilnox the same?

STILNOX contains the active ingredient zolpidem tartrate. STILNOX is used to initiate and maintain sleep in those with sleeping difficulties, also called insomnia, in patients over 18 years of age. For more information, see Section 1.

Is Stilnox still available in Australia?

Zolpidem is available in Australia in products with the following trade names: Stilnox and Stilnox CR. Dormizol and Dormizol CR.

What is Stildem?

STILDEM contains the active ingredient zolpidem tartrate. STILDEM is used to initiate and maintain sleep in those with sleeping difficulties, also called insomnia in patients over 18 years of age.

Why is stilnox banned?

The AOC banned Stilnox in the lead-up to the London Games following revelations of Grant Hackett’s addiction to the sleeping drug, and six Australian swimmers were subsequently warned by the AOC for misusing it at a pre-Games camp.

Where can I buy STILNOX?

STILNOX works by binding to special sites in the brain which produce sleep. Your doctor, however, may prescribe STILNOX for another purpose. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about why it has been prescribed for you. This medicine is only available with a doctor’s prescription.

Can I take STILNOX every night?

STILNOX should only be taken when you are able to get a full night’s sleep (7 to 8 hours) before you need to be active again. It should be taken in one dose and not be re-administered during the same night.

Do you need a prescription for Stilnox?

What sleeping tablets can I buy over the counter?

Sleep aids: The options

  • Diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Diphenhydramine is a sedating antihistamine.
  • Doxylamine (Unisom). Doxylamine is also a sedating antihistamine.
  • Melatonin. The hormone melatonin helps control your natural sleep-wake cycle.
  • Valerian. Supplements made from this plant are sometimes taken as sleep aids.