Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet is used to treat insomnia. It helps to calm the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also regulates the sleep cycle and helps the patient to fall asleep quickly.
Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet should be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has high habit-forming potential. However, take it as advised by your doctor because it is not recommended for long-term use. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems before taking this medicine. You should avoid smoking and alcohol while using this medicine. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is required while taking this medicine.
Some common side effects of this medicine include confusion, tiredness, and memory impairment. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It may cause weight gain or weight loss depending upon person to person. To prevent weight gain, you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly. However, weight loss can be managed by consulting a dietitian who can help you in increasing your food portions.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet should be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has high habit-forming potential. However, take it as advised by your doctor because it is not recommended for long-term use. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems before taking this medicine. You should avoid smoking and alcohol while using this medicine. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is required while taking this medicine.
Some common side effects of this medicine include confusion, tiredness, and memory impairment. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It may cause weight gain or weight loss depending upon person to person. To prevent weight gain, you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly. However, weight loss can be managed by consulting a dietitian who can help you in increasing your food portions.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Destres Tablet
Benefits of Destres Tablet
In Treatment of Insomnia
Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps treat insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) in people who have problems related to their sleeping habits. Insomnia may cause you to wake up earlier than usual and you may find it difficult to go back to sleep. It works by slowing down the abnormal activity of nerves in the brain to allow sleep. It also improves the sleep-wake cycle and restores it to normal. This helps you relax, feel calm, and more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.
Side effects of Destres Tablet
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 Destres
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Tiredness
- Uncoordinated body movements
- Depression
- Memory impairment
How to use Destres Tablet
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. Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Destres Tablet works
Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is very limited experience on use of Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet in patients with underlying liver disease.
There is very limited experience on use of Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet in patients with underlying liver disease.
What if you forget to take Destres Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips
- Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of insomnia.
- It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
- Do not stop taking Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary.
- Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of insomnia.
- It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
- Do not stop taking Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary.
- Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Destres Tablet for?
Insomnia
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How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Destres Tablet?
With food
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Please rate Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet on price
Expensive
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FAQs
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet?
Keep Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
In which conditions is the use of Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet contraindicated?
The use of Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to alprazolam or melatonin. Its use should also be avoided in patients with myasthenia gravis, any breathing difficulties or chest diseases, liver diseases and sleep apnea.
Can the use of Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet cause dependence?
Destres 0.25mg/3mg Tablet contains alprazolam which can make you dependent on the medicine. Dependence can lead to withdrawal symptoms when you stop the treatment abruptly. This mainly happens if you have been taking high doses or have been using it for a very long time. Withdrawal symptoms can include a headache, muscle pain, anxiety, restlessness, confusion, mood changes, difficulty in sleeping, irritability, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset and many others.
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