Stilnoct--your experiences?

ashblag

Not looking for advice just experiences of any-one that has used these above sleeping pills.

Havent needed sleeping pills for years but these are different to the ones I used to get. Doc says they're the next generation of the old type sleeping pills and have less side effects i.e: groggy head next day.

Any one experience using these?

Inky_Lady

I've been taking stilnoct for the last year or so (on and off) - I find that if I take a full tablet, I am like the walking dead the following day! A half tablet seems to be the right dose for me.
I am very sensitive to sleeping tablets, though. I usually feel really groggy the day after taking one. Stilnoct is the best I have tried. Apart from having to adjust the dose, I have found Stilnoct very good and have experienced no other side-effects.
Hope that helps, and good luck getting a full nights sleep! :-)

Novella

I've never experienced any negative side effects with Stilnoct. I had a pretty horrible bout of insomnia about a year ago, or maybe more, but anyway, I was prescribed 4 Stilnoct per week and I found they worked okay.

TylerIE

We are all a bit late but...

We used them for a family member and he was like an absolute zombie the next day. Very drowsy and a little withdrawn / disorientated the day after. Stopped taking them and immediate improvement.

s14driftking

i got a weeks perscibriction of them from the doctor last week and had the 7 taken in two nites and still no sleephes perscribed me zopitan now but will not give me any more after this perscribtion and says ive to go on relaxers if my sleep patern is not returned to normal
anyone ever had this

SarahC11

ive been taking then on and off for about 2yrs now, never has any problems.
you start to get immune to them after a while so keep checking wit ur doc if u sometimes can go a bit overboard ans take 3 or 4 for a buzz if that's the kinda think u might, for me personally ive taking 4 im on a great buz!! there like Viagra for women trust me i love these things


Soo all n all ive had no problems with them so go 4 it

Conas

I'm taking them at the moment. I find that if I stay up an hour after taking one, and I still haven't felt sleeply, I'll start seeing things. For example I'm always thinking that there are people around me as I'm sitting in the chair, and I start talking to them and all. It's really weird to be honest, because I know they aren't really there. I'm not afraid or anything, but it happens most of the time. Then when I go to stand up I fall around the place, as if I'm drunk. They actually make you feel drunk. I don't find them addictive, but I have two weeks supply to use up. As you can see I do have insomnia, that's why I'm still up. Time to take my Stilnoct.

callmepetardu

I know this thread is old, but still thought I'd post my experience.

I've been struggling to sleep for three and a half weeks now, and was given Stilnoct by my local GP. Upon taking it, I began to feel like I was drunk, but uncontrollably drunk. I fell asleep for what felt like a few hours, but was only twenty minutes. In that time, I'd managed to pull the cover sheet off my bed, as well as the duvet, blanket and pillows. I didn't really sleep that night, but was in an awkward semi-real state where I was confused. Then, I dozed off finally. I had a nightmare, and when I woke up I was trembling, crying and generally just very out of it.

So yeah, I'm never putting myself through that again...

Inky_Lady

callmepetardu wrote: »

I know this thread is old, but still thought I'd post my experience.

I've been struggling to sleep for three and a half weeks now, and was given Stilnoct by my local GP. Upon taking it, I began to feel like I was drunk, but uncontrollably drunk. I fell asleep for what felt like a few hours, but was only twenty minutes. In that time, I'd managed to pull the cover sheet off my bed, as well as the duvet, blanket and pillows. I didn't really sleep that night, but was in an awkward semi-real state where I was confused. Then, I dozed off finally. I had a nightmare, and when I woke up I was trembling, crying and generally just very out of it.

So yeah, I'm never putting myself through that again...

Three and a half weeks of struggling to sleep is just cruel, I really hope you get relief soon.
Might be worth phoning your GP to let them know the reaction you had to Stilnoct? I did find that half a tablet was the right dose for me when I need a sleeping tablet. I just assumed that it's because I'm petite but have since spoken to four or five other people who are chronically ill who've said the same dose suits them...hmm. There are plenty of other sleeping tablets that you could be prescribed though.
Best of luck & take care.

Conas

callmepetardu wrote: »

I know this thread is old, but still thought I'd post my experience.

I've been struggling to sleep for three and a half weeks now, and was given Stilnoct by my local GP. Upon taking it, I began to feel like I was drunk, but uncontrollably drunk. I fell asleep for what felt like a few hours, but was only twenty minutes. In that time, I'd managed to pull the cover sheet off my bed, as well as the duvet, blanket and pillows. I didn't really sleep that night, but was in an awkward semi-real state where I was confused. Then, I dozed off finally. I had a nightmare, and when I woke up I was trembling, crying and generally just very out of it.

So yeah, I'm never putting myself through that again...

I haven't taken them in nearly a year now, and to be honest stilnoct is great stuff to get a buzz off of. I can why they can become addictive. If you are still awake an hour after taking one, a whole host of weird stuff happens. I noticed that doctors hate prescribing them, and rightfully so too. There have been many stories written about the crazy stuff people have done after taking it.

LegacyUser

Iv been on stilnoct for some time now for sleepness nights , But Disaster took place one night i went to bed took my 10mg of stilnoct , upon waking the next day I was told I got up drove my daughters car an nearly killed myself an was totally unaware Id driven ,,, THATS IT THERE GOIN INT HE BIN

Kevster

I see that this thread has been revived... I just wanted to add my own experience:

I suffered a negative reaction to Stilnoct. On the first night that I took them, I suffered cold sweats, muscle spasms/aches, and was just unable to sleep. I told the nurse/doctor (I was staying in hospital at the time), and we agreed to not take another the following night. During that night, I suffered the same again, which I now put down to withdrawal symtoms from the first nigh's tablet!

Kevin

Conas

Kevster wrote: »

I see that this thread has been revived... I just wanted to add my own experience:

I suffered a negative reaction to Stilnoct. On the first night that I took them, I suffered cold sweats, muscle spasms/aches, and was just unable to sleep. I told the nurse/doctor (I was staying in hospital at the time), and we agreed to not take another the following night. During that night, I suffered the same again, which I now put down to withdrawal symtoms from the first nigh's tablet!

Kevin

I'm very suprised you got muscle spasms taking stilnoct. If anything I thought it could help prevent muscle spasms.

Kevster

I was taking other medication at the time, but had never suffered such a reaction with those. If it was due to the Stilnoct - and that muscle spasms are not listed as a side-effect - then I guess they never did enough testing. As I know about clinical trials, drug development, and am a scientist in oncology, I know that it's impossible to account for every side effect.

Kevin

Scruffles

Inky_Lady wrote: »

Three and a half weeks of struggling to sleep is just cruel, I really hope you get relief soon.
Might be worth phoning your GP to let them know the reaction you had to Stilnoct? I did find that half a tablet was the right dose for me when I need a sleeping tablet. I just assumed that it's because I'm petite but have since spoken to four or five other people who are chronically ill who've said the same dose suits them...hmm. There are plenty of other sleeping tablets that you could be prescribed though.
Best of luck & take care.

the longer insomnia is,the more likely it is becoming a learned routine.

am twenty nine and have been a severe insomniac lifelong/since a baby! they have always refused to prescribe sedatives because they say long term insomnia cannot be solved by sedatives; the person will never develop a proper sleeping pattern if they relie on medication,that is why they only give short courses of sedatives or shoud only give short courses.
there is a lot of different ways to support insomnia without the use of any medication or supplement though none of them personaly worked for self due to having a different cause.

mine is due to being severely autistic,we have a lack of melatonin and am prescribed a strong form of the supplement/the only form available in england called circadin;its only licenced for people with developmental disability or anyone over fifty though because we are known to lack melatonin.
the stuff works amazingly but every monthly/blood time it stops the melatonin from working, stupid hormones.

The_Conductor

I'm on Stilnocht intermittently- and to be honest, it just doesn't work for me. It takes me hours to go to sleep and then I'm groggy the next day. They thought it was a great idea for me to try it last time I was in hospital, but decided after 2-3 nights to give up on it. It may work great for some people- I'm not one of them however.

nesf

Scruffles wrote: »

the longer insomnia is,the more likely it is becoming a learned routine.

am twenty nine and have been a severe insomniac lifelong/since a baby! they have always refused to prescribe sedatives because they say long term insomnia cannot be solved by sedatives; the person will never develop a proper sleeping pattern if they relie on medication,that is why they only give short courses of sedatives or shoud only give short courses.
there is a lot of different ways to support insomnia without the use of any medication or supplement though none of them personaly worked for self due to having a different cause.

mine is due to being severely autistic,we have a lack of melatonin and am prescribed a strong form of the supplement/the only form available in england called circadin;its only licenced for people with developmental disability or anyone over fifty though because we are known to lack melatonin.
the stuff works amazingly but every monthly/blood time it stops the melatonin from working, stupid hormones.

I was put on Circadin after benzos and sleeping tablets didn't help. I slept normally for the first time since my early teenage years for about two weeks, then it wore off or something and my sleep as you can tell from the timestamp has gone to ****. My sleep cycle is advancing again which is a very unwelcome thing.

LegacyUser

Inky_Lady wrote: »

Three and a half weeks of struggling to sleep is just cruel, I really hope you get relief soon.
Might be worth phoning your GP to let them know the reaction you had to Stilnoct? I did find that half a tablet was the right dose for me when I need a sleeping tablet. I just assumed that it's because I'm petite but have since spoken to four or five other people who are chronically ill who've said the same dose suits them...hmm. There are plenty of other sleeping tablets that you could be prescribed though.
Best of luck & take care.

I've had difficulty sleeping with the past 14-15 months now.. I get about an hour sleep a night, saying that i get the very odd night were i get about 5 hours sleep.. I'm likes walking zombie everyday & I'm not even 18 yet.. I've been on various sleeping tablets but tonight is my first night on stilnocht , so here's hoping!!

eire25

I went to the doctor saying I get awful anxiety before I go to sleep as I worry that I won't be able to sleep, sounds stupid I know. So what I wanted was to be prescribed Xanax to take before I go to bed as that did the trick before. Instead she gave me Stilnoct as she said Xanax were too addictive. I'd never taken sleeping tablets before. First night I took them, after about 20 mins I was as high as a kite. Felt like I was drunk when I walked to the bathroom. Went back to bed and passed out. Got about 7-8 hours sleep and felt fine the next day. After a month of taken them have no problems sleeping and I went back 2 days ago to get more off the doctor. Different doctor on that day and she wouldn't prescribe them any more as I'm only 25 and she said I was too young. Then I went to bed that night cold turkey and didn't sleep a wink. Today I feel like total crap and cant stop worrying that I won't be able to sleep again tonight. Don't know what to do now

viv2902

ive just been prescribed stilnoct. im quite wary of taking them as I've googled it and got onto this website. I was prescribed noctamid and found them useless. i'm quite concerned about the side effects of stilnoct. any advice appreciated

lukesmom

viv2902 wrote: »

ive just been prescribed stilnoct. im quite wary of taking them as I've googled it and got onto this website. I was prescribed noctamid and found them useless. i'm quite concerned about the side effects of stilnoct. any advice appreciated

I have taken stillnoct plenty of times and find they are too mild for me. I would wake after 2-3 hours. I'm on mirtazapine now and after an hour of taking it I conk out for 8 hours straight.

judgefudge

I was just prescribed stilnoct today due to a very rough patch for sleep. I have had them before about a year ago and found then great, if a little trippy. However tonight I've taken 15mg and been lying here for 2 hours and I'm just not even feeling remotely drowsy, or getting any of the side effects I got before. So I don't know what's going on. Do you know if it's possible to ring a doctor and ask for a different prescription? I can't afford another consultation to ask for it

neemish

Hated stillnoct - found it gave me awful headaches and a desperate hangover.

Zimovane works for me but what I find best is quetiapine (atypical anti psychotic). Tiny dose and a great night's sleep. Have to say, I find it hard to wake in the morning but once I'm up and about, that's it. None of the hangover I have with benzos.

neemish

judgefudge wrote: »

I was just prescribed stilnoct today due to a very rough patch for sleep. I have had them before about a year ago and found then great, if a little trippy. However tonight I've taken 15mg and been lying here for 2 hours and I'm just not even feeling remotely drowsy, or getting any of the side effects I got before. So I don't know what's going on. Do you know if it's possible to ring a doctor and ask for a different prescription? I can't afford another consultation to ask for it

Sure all you can do is give a ring in the morning and see what the receptionist says. It's worth a try!

TeddyTedson

Even a half tablet makes me very groggy the following day.
I also find best to take it about two hours before going to bed. They seem to take a while to kick in for me.

neemish

I describe it as trying to swim through treacle. The brain is just on a go slow

viv2902

woke at half 3 this morning and popped a tablet at half 7 this morning and its still not worked for me. im thinking of going down health shop route as I really cant keep affording doc payments and prescriptions .thanks for your input

viv2902

judgefudge wrote: »

I was just prescribed stilnoct today due to a very rough patch for sleep. I have had them before about a year ago and found then great, if a little trippy. However tonight I've taken 15mg and been lying here for 2 hours and I'm just not even feeling remotely drowsy, or getting any of the side effects I got before. So I don't know what's going on. Do you know if it's possible to ring a doctor and ask for a different prescription? I can't afford another consultation to ask for it

have you tried googling cheap counselling. I couldn't afford more docs and prescriptions. i'm now speaking to a counsellor and its helpin me. it might help to talk to someone new. its givingme a clearer head

neemish

I'm presuming that you've tried the warm bath, hot chocolate, turn off all screens 30 mins before bed, room is not too hot/cold/dark/bright???

The other thing with sleepers is that they kick in within about 30 mins and you have to go with the "wave". That means when you take it, you should be ready for bed and lying down after about ten mins. The "wave" disappears after about an hour.
NB - I'm not a doc, this is the way it was explained to me in hospital. All the meds work in different ways. When I take some meds, I'd fall asleep into my dinner!

viv2902

I was quite relaxed. I was ready for sleep this morning. i'm not gonna take them again as they don't work for me but thanks for your advice

neemish

I hate that :-(

I had a full night awake last night for the first time in years. Was so frustrating. Had an hour this afternoon and hoping that I will sleep tonight.

Try googling "sleep hygiene". I hate all that self help stuff, but some of it might work for you.