What is Sonata?
zaleplon, is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems (insomnia).
Sonata is used to treat insomnia.
Sonata causes relaxation to help you fall asleep and stay asleep.
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Zaleplon may cause a severe allergic reaction. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Sonata: hives; difficult breathing; nausea and vomiting; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Some people using this medicine have engaged in activity while not fully awake and later had no memory of it. This may include walking, driving, or making phone calls. If this happens to you, stop taking Sonata and call your doctor right away.
Serious injury or death could occur if you walk or drive while you are not fully awake.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- anxiety, depression, aggression, agitation;
- memory problems, unusual thoughts or behavior;
- thoughts of hurting yourself; or
- confusion, hallucinations (hearing or seeing things).
Common Sonata side effects may include:
- day-time drowsiness, dizziness, “hangover” feeling;
- feeling light-headed;
- problems with coordination; or
- numbness, tingling, weekness, or prickly feeling on your skin.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Using Sonata with other drugs that make you drowsy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous side effects or death. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, other sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.
Other drugs may interact with zaleplon, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Sonata if you are allergic to zaleplon, or if you have ever taken sleep medicine and engaged in activity you later don’t remember.
Sonata is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
- liver or kidney disease;
- a breathing disorder;
- depression, mental illness, or suicidal thoughts; or
- drug or alcohol addiction.
You should not take zaleplon if you are pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using zaleplon before speaking with your doctor.
How should I take Sonata?
Take Sonata exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Zaleplon may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.buy Sonata 10mg online uk
Sonata will make you fall asleep. Never take this medication during your normal waking hours, unless you have several hours to dedicate to sleeping.
Sonata is for short-term use only. Do not take this medicine for longer than 5 weeks without your doctor’s advice.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 to 10 days of treatment, or if they get worse.
Do not stop using Sonata suddenly after taking it over several days in a row, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep track of your medicine. You should be aware if anyone is using it improperly or without a prescription.
Insomnia symptoms may also return after you stop taking Sonata, and may be even worse than before. Tell your doctor if you still have worsened insomnia after the first few nights without taking this medicine.zaleplon