Etifoxine
Information about Etifoxine
Etifoxine Uses
Etifoxine is used in the treatment of insomnia and anxiety disorder.
How Etifoxine works
Etifoxine helps increase the levels of certain chemicals in your brain that naturally calm you down. One of these is called GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), which helps to reduce the activity in your brain that causes anxiety. By enhancing the effects of GABA and other calming chemicals, Etifoxine can help you feel more relaxed and less anxious without causing as much drowsiness or dependence as some other anxiety medications.
Common side effects of Etifoxine
Drowsiness, Dizziness, Nausea, Upset stomach
Available Medicine for Etifoxine
TranxietySun Pharma Laboratories Ltd
₹951 variant(s)
Expert advice for Etifoxine
- For maximum benefits, take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor, at the same times each day. This helps maintain steady levels in your body, making the treatment more effective.
- Taking Etifoxine with food can help reduce the chances of stomach upset.
- Refrain from drinking alcohol while on Etifoxine, as it can increase drowsiness and dizziness, making it unsafe to drive or operate machinery.
- Never stop taking Etifoxine suddenly without your doctor’s guidance, as this can lead to a return of anxiety symptoms or withdrawal effects.
- Although Etifoxine has a low risk of addiction, follow the prescribed dosage and duration of treatment to avoid developing a dependency.
- Along with taking Etifoxine, engage in self-care practices like regular exercise, healthy eating, and stress management techniques to support your overall mental well-being.
- Your doctor has prescribed Etifoxine 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.
- Inform your doctor if you are on depression medication while starting treatment with Etifoxine.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly as it may lead to anxiety, mood changes, and restlessness.