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Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). Besides this, it also helps to provide a calming effect on anxiety disorder and panic disorder. It contains Alprazolam and Melatonin, which reduces the abnormal and overactivity of brain cells (neurons), which in turn relaxes the brain and promotes sleep. Melatonin is a natural hormone that activates the ON-OFF mechanism of a person's sleeping-waking cycle (circadian cycle), thereby inducing sleep during the night time. It may cause common side effects such as drowsiness, tiredness, headache, depressed mood, daytime drowsiness, stomach pain, and dizziness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet

Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). Besides this, it also helps to provide a calming effect on anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Insomnia is a sleeping disorder in which a person finds difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Due to anxiety and panic disorder, a person cannot sleep due to disturbances in their circadian cycle and hormonal imbalances in the brain, like melatonin. 

Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines, Alprazolam and Melatonin, which help a person fall asleep faster and stay asleep during the night. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine (BZD) that increases the activity of a chemical messenger in the brain known as GABA, reducing the abnormal and overactivity of brain cells (neurons), which in turn relaxes the brain and promotes sleep. On the other hand, Melatonin is a natural hormone that activates the ON-OFF mechanism of a person's sleeping-waking cycle (circadian cycle), thereby inducing sleep during the nighttime. 

Take Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush, or chew it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. The most common side effects of Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet include drowsiness, tiredness, headache, depressed mood, daytime drowsiness, stomach pain, and dizziness. Most of these side effects of Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Tell your doctor if you have an ongoing medical condition, including depression, diabetes, an autoimmune disorder, or high blood pressure. If you are known to be allergic to Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet . Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness, and drowsiness.

Uses of Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet

Treatment of Insomnia (sleeplessness).

Medicinal Benefits

Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet belongs to a class of sedatives and hypnotics, primarily used to treat insomnia (difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep). Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: 'Alprazolam' and  'Melatonin', which helps a person fall asleep faster and stay asleep during the night, which has been disturbed due to anxiety or panic disorder. Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet helps relax the brain's exciting chemicals (GABA), allowing a person to sleep easily and stay asleep during the whole night without any disturbance.  

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet

  • Tiredness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Drowsiness
  • Stomach pain
  • Depressed mood

Drug Warnings

Before your doctor prescribes your Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet , you should tell your doctor if you have allergies or not. With it, also tell if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as the use of this medication is restricted to be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Elderly people are more responsive to the side effects of the drug, so they should tell every product, including the herbal ones to their doctor so that doctor can decide the dosage for them. Inform your doctor about myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), drug addiction, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, narrow-angle glaucoma, and kidney/liver problem before taking Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet . Do not take Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness and coma.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet may interact with anti-depressants (fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, nefazodone), antibiotics (erythromycin, rapamycin), antifungals (ketoconazole), anti-HIV drugs (delavirdine), pain killers (morphine, codeine, dihydrocodeine, buprenorphine). 

Drug-Food Interactions: Foods, including grapefruit juice, may worsen the side effects of the medicine (such as sleepiness or slowed breathing). Avoid taking such foods that can affect the action of Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet .

Drug-Disease Interactions: The possible disease interaction include acute alcohol intoxication, closed-angle glaucoma, drug dependence, kidney/liver disease, respiratory depression, seizures, depression, obesity, and paradoxical reactions

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FLUOXETINE
  • NEFAZODONE
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • RIFABUTIN
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • MORPHINE
  • CODEINE
  • DIHYDROCODEINE
  • BUPRENORPHINE

Habit Forming

Yes

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keeping a fixed time to go to bed and wake up consistently every day helps maintain a better sleeping and waking plan.

  • Engage yourself in workouts, dancing, and walking that help promote calmness in the body so that you can enjoy a good night's sleep.

  • Taking naps in a day can make it harder to fall asleep at night, so one should try to limit a nap to no more than half an hour and don't nap after 2 p.m. 

  • Limit caffeine and alcohol consumption as it will not let you sleep and causes frequent urination.

  • Avoid large, heavy meals before bed. One can have a light snack that helps to avoid heartburn.

  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

  • Take less liquid before bedtime so that you won't have to urinate as often. One must keep their worries and planning aside and enjoy a warm bath or a massage before bedtime. It will help in having a good night's relaxing sleep.

Special Advise

  • Do not take Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet for a prolonged time as it may lead to mental or physical dependence on Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet .

Disease/Condition Glossary

Insomnia: It is a sleep disorder that affects many people in the world. Persons dealing with insomnia don't feel energetic or refreshed after waking up from a long night's sleep. It is of two types: Acute and chronic insomnia. Acute insomnia may last from one night to a few weeks and occurs due to stress or life changes. Chronic insomnia may last from more than 3 nights per week to more than 3 months, making a person either wake up the whole night or have trouble falling asleep. Causes of insomnia include stress, physical pain, any traumatic event, psychological issues including depression, diabetes, side effects of certain medications, and many more. Signs and symptoms of insomnia include fatigue, irritability, trouble concentrating on tasks, and mood changes.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Alcohol is sedative in nature, so taking it with Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet may interrupt the sleep cycle. Alcohol may worsen the effects of Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet so one should not consume it with Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet is a category D pregnancy drug. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters as it may cause harm to the unborn baby.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Unsafe

Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, double vision, or drowsiness in some people. It is an offence to drive if Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet affects you. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy, or experience any vision problems after taking Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Take Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have or had a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have or had a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Not enough scientific data available for Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet , hence it is best to consult a child specialist.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Mercantile Chamber, 3rd Floor, 12, J.N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, India.
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FAQs

Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet belongs to a class of medication called sedatives and hypnotics, primarily used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). Besides this, it also helps to provide a calming effect on anxiety disorder and panic disorder.
Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Alprazolam and Melatonin, which helps a person fall asleep faster and stay asleep during the night. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine (BZD) that increases the activity of a chemical messenger in the brain known as GABA, reducing the abnormal and overactivity of brain cells (neurons), which in turn relaxes the brain and promotes sleep. On the other hand, Melatonin is a natural hormone that activates the ON-OFF mechanism of a person's sleeping-waking cycle (circadian cycle), thereby inducing sleep during the nighttime.
It is advised not to take Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet if you have a bleeding disorder as taking this medicine may worsen the medical condition. The use of Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet is restricted in patients dealing with diabetes and depression.
It is advised not to stop taking this medicine by yourself. If you are noticing an improvement in their condition, then you should first consult with their doctor. The doctor will gradually reduce the dose and then stop it to avoid withdrawal effects
It is suggested not to indulge in any heavy exercise like running or put up heavyweights as it can make you active and wake for a long time. However, you can practice some mindful activities like meditation to make yourself relax and sleep properly. Doing heavy workouts before bed increases blood circulation and body temperature of the body and creates difficulty sleeping. Your bedroom should be dark and should be mend for only sleep.
It has been reported in some patients that Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid driving or any other activities that require mental alertness after taking Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet .
Yes, it has been observed in some persons that Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet may cause mental or physical dependence if used for a prolonged time. Therefore, take Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet only in dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet is habit-forming and should be used for a short duration in adults and should only be taken after discussing it with doctors. However, taking it for a longer time may cause extreme drowsiness the next day. Thus, one should always take this medication within the prescribed time limit.
Yes, Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet is an addictive or habit-forming medication. Because it makes the brain feel calm and relaxed. So, prolonged usage or overdose may lead to addiction for the brain. Therefore it is important to follow as prescribed by your doctor, especially dose and duration.
Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet is not used for pain relief. It is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia) and also helps to provide a calming effect on anxiety and panic disorders.
Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet is generally considered safe when used as prescribed by a doctor. However, like all medications, it can have side effects and potential interactions with other drugs. It is important to follow your doctor's instructions and inform them of any pre-existing and existing medical conditions or medication history to avoid negative complications.
No, Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet is not an opioid. It contains alprazolam a benzodiazepine and melatonin a hormone supplement.
Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet has antidepressant properties. Alprazolam alleviates sadness and anxiety, while melatonin regulates sleep and stimulates neurogenesis. Please consult a doctor before using it to ensure safety.
No, Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet is not a narcotic substance. Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet contains alprazolam which is a benzodiazepine and melatonin is a hormone supplement.
Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet is not used for treating a hangover. It is used for anxiety and panic disorders as well as helps to regulate sleep. For hangover relief stay hydrated, have some rest, and consider over-the-counter pain relievers if needed. If it persists or worsens consult a doctor for appropriate treatment.
Yes, you can take Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet for anxiety under medical guidance. But make sure to follow your doctor's instructions strictly to avoid addiction or side effects and have optimal results.
Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet can show the effect of reducing blood pressure through relaxation. But prolonged usage may lead to negative impact. Consult your doctor for personalized advice which is suitable to your condition without causing any side effects.
Generally, Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet does not lead to weight gain. However, an increased or decreased appetite may cause weight gain or weight loss in some people depending on the individual response to the medication. Please talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about weight gain.
No, avoid taking Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet with hydrocodone. As Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet interacts with hydrocodone (a synthetic opioid derivative of codeine) and causes negative side effects. Therefore, it is a better idea to discuss with your doctor before taking any medication while on treatment with Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet to ensure safety.
Generally, taking Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet with paracetamol is safe. However, it is important to consult your doctor before combining medications to ensure there are no potential interactions or side effects specific to your health situation.
No, do not take Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet for the rest of your life as it is a habit-forming or addictive medication.
The common side effects of Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet that may occur in some individuals are drowsiness, tiredness, headache, depressed mood, daytime drowsiness, stomach pain, and dizziness. Most of these side effects of Stresnil 0.25 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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