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Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER is used for short-term treatment of insomnia. It reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night. This medicine improves sleep maintenance and therefore ensures sound sleep.
Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER is used to treat insomnia (inability to fall asleep)
Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER is used to treat insomnia (inability to fall asleep)
Uses of Sove IT Tablet ER
Benefits of Sove IT Tablet ER
In Treatment of Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder in which there is difficulty in falling or staying asleep at night. Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER helps treat insomnia as well as improves sleep quality. Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep. This helps you relax and feel more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.
With Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER, your sleep problems should improve within 7 to 10 days. Apart from this, it is advisable to make some lifestyle changes to sleep better.
With Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER, your sleep problems should improve within 7 to 10 days. Apart from this, it is advisable to make some lifestyle changes to sleep better.
Side effects of Sove IT Tablet ER
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Sove IT
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Memory loss
- Vertigo
- Vomiting
- Back pain
- Agitation
- Double vision
- Depression
How to use Sove IT Tablet ER
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER is to be taken empty stomach.
How Sove IT Tablet ER works
Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER belongs to a group of medicines called non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. It has hypnotic, sedative, and anticonvulsant (manages fits) properties. It works by binding of the GABAA receptor chloride channel macromolecular complex (a chemical messenger) that slows the activity of the nerve cells in the brain and helps fall asleep.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER is generally started at a low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER is generally started at a low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER to help you fall asleep faster and sleep for longer.
- It is best taken without food as a high-fat meal can reduce its absorption and effect.
- Take it 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime and only when you have time to sleep for at least 7 hours.
- It makes you feel dizzy next morning. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It does not affect total sleep time. However, it reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night.
- Never share your medication with any other person who also has a sleep problem.
- Inform your doctor if your sleep doesn’t improve after 7 to 10 days of treatment.
- Stop taking medication and inform your doctor If you experience sleep driving or memory loss.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly as it may lead to anxiety, mood changes, and restlessness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Imidazopyridine Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (Z Compounds)
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FAQs
Does Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER make you high?
Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER produces a calming effect on the brain and induces sleep. This calming effect may be perceived as pleasant or feeling high by some individuals. On prolonged use, Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER may also make an individual dependent such that they are not be able to sleep or function normally without taking it.
Does Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER have abuse potential?
Yes, Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER has abuse potential. However, it is more commonly seen in patients with a history of drug abuse, alcohol consumption, and drug addiction. Therefore, doctors should carefully take history of drug abuse from the patient. Moreover, patients with a history of drug abuse or addiction should be closely monitored during Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER therapy.
Can I take Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER with prednisone?
No drug-drug interactions have been found Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER taken with prednisone. However always consult with your doctor before taking these medicines together.
Does Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER help with anxiety?
Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER is used to treat insomnia, which may help ease anxiety in some patients, although doctors do not prescribe Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER for anxiety alone because it does not work in the same manner as other sedatives anti-anxiety drugs
What are the symptoms of an overdose of Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER?
The symptoms of Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER overdose include drowsiness, confusion, problems with coordination, floppy muscles, slow or difficult breathing, and even coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time).
What should I should avoid when taking Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER?
Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER can make you drowsy during the daytime and also decrease your mental alertness. Therefore, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery until and unless you know how Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER affects you. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER. Alcohol can make the side effects of Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER even worse.
Who should not take Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER?
You should not take Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. You should also avoid Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER if you have a history of depression, mental illness, or suicidal thoughts. A person having a history of drug or alcohol abuse or addiction, having kidney or liver disease, having a lung disease or breathing problems should avoid Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER. Also, its consumption is not recommended if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Can I take Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER with food?
No, do not take Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER with or shortly after a heavy, high-fat meal. Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER may not work well if it is taken with high-fat foods.
Can Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER be taken everyday? How long should it be taken?
Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER is used for short-term (2-4 weeks) treatment of insomnia (difficulty falling asleep). It should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration of treatment should not be exceeded else it may lead to dependence (addiction towards medicine).
Does Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER cause dry mouth and affect weight?
Yes, dry mouth is a common side effect of Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER, whereas weight gain is less common with Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER. If you experience weight gain, it could be due to increased appetite.
How long does Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER take to start working?
Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER starts working as soon as you take it and may make you very sleepy. You may remain sleepy for some time after you take the medication. Plan to go to bed right after you take Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER and to stay in bed for 7 to 8 hours. Do not take Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER if you will be unable to go to bed right away and remain asleep for 7 to 8 hours after taking the medication.
What are the withdrawal symptoms of Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER?
Do not stop taking Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Sove IT 6.25 Tablet ER, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as unpleasant feelings, stomach and muscle cramps, vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and rarely, seizures.
How can I improve my sleep without medicines?
You can improve your sleep by avoiding caffeine and nicotine, especially late in the day. Avoid exercise during the four hours before bedtime; daily exercise is beneficial to sleep, but can interfere if done close to bedtime. Avoid large meals in the evening. Avoid taking naps. Go to sleep and wake up at the same time each day. Keep the bedroom as dark as possible and maintain a comfortable temperature. Set aside a time to relax before bed and use relaxation techniques.
What is insomnia?
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. People with insomnia experience trouble in falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. As a result, they may get too little sleep or have poor-quality sleep, and they may not feel refreshed after waking up.
What are the causes of insomnia?
Insomnia can be of two types- primary or secondary. In primary insomnia, the cause is not known. It can be triggered by life-style changes including long-lasting stress and emotional upset. Whereas, secondary insomnia can be caused due to various reasons such as certain medical conditions (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease), medicines, sleep disorders, and substances (caffeine and other stimulants, tobacco and other nicotine products, and alcohol).
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