IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the
medication is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using
Sonata.
ZALEPLON - ORAL (ZALL-eh-plon)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Sonata
What is
Sonata
Sonata is
used for the short-term treatment of sleep problems (insomnia).
How to
Use Sonata
Take Sonata by mouth, immediately before bedtime or after you have gone to
bed and have difficulty sleeping, as directed by your doctor. Do not
take Sonata with, or immediately after, a high-fat or heavy meal.
Sonata helps you fall asleep. To minimize side effects while you are
awake (e.g., dizziness or memory trouble), take Sonata when you are in
bed and are able to get at least four hours of sleep before you need
to be active again. Do not use Sonata for longer than ten days without
your doctor's approval. If your sleep problems continue, consult with
your doctor. Use Sonata exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your
dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time
than prescribed because Sonata can be habit-forming.
Also, if
used for a longer period of time, do not stop using Sonata without
your doctor's approval.
Sonata
Side Effects
Headache,
drowsiness, nausea or stomach upset may occur. If any of these effects
persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor
immediately if you have any of these serious side effects: dizziness,
weakness, loss of coordination, muscle joint pain. Tell your doctor
immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side
effects: mental/mood changes, persistent trouble sleeping, memory
problems, loss of appetite, tingling of the hands or feet, rash,
itching, tremors, eye/ear problems. Tell your doctor immediately if
you have any of these very unlikely but serious side effects:
fast/slow/irregular pulse, chest pain, trouble breathing, blood in the
stool, unusual thirst, change in amount of urine. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Sonata
Precautions
Tell your
doctor your medical history, including: allergies, liver disease,
lung/breathing problems, mental/mood problems (e.g., depression),
alcohol use or medication dependence. Avoid alcohol, as it may
aggravate certain side effects of Sonata (e.g., dizziness,
drowsiness). Use caution when performing tasks requiring alertness
(e.g., driving). You may have trouble sleeping the first few nights
after you stop using Sonata. This problem usually goes away after one
or two nights. If sleep problems persist, consult with your doctor.
Use with caution in the elderly, as they may be more sensitive to the
effects of Sonata. Sonata should be used only when clearly needed
during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Sonata passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the
infant, breast-feeding while using Sonata is not recommended. Consult
your doctor before breast- feeding.
Sonata
Medication Interactions
Tell your
doctor of all and non medication you may use,
especially of: rifamycin antibiotics (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin),
antidepressants (e.g., imipramine, amitriptyline), ulcer medication
(e.g., cimetidine). Also report any medications causing drowsiness
such as: other medicines for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers,
anti-anxiety medications, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine),
psychiatric medications (e.g., thioridazine), anti-seizure medications
(e.g., phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine), muscle relaxants,
antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine). Check
all medicine labels carefully, especially cough-and-cold preparations,
since many contain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). Consult
your pharmacist regarding safe use of these products. Do not start or
stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Sonata
Overdose
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
drowsiness; confusion; sluggishness; loss of coordination; slow,
shallow breathing; and loss of consciousness.
Sonata
Notes
Do not
share Sonata with others.
Sonata
Missed Dose
Not
applicable.
Sonata
Storage
Store at
room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C) away
from light and moisture.
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